Michal Negrin has been creating Victorian inspired whimsical designs in jewelry, home décor and clothing for more than two decades. Born in kibbutz Naan in 1957, surrounded by a strong sense of community, Michal always felt she was an individual with her own vision and drive to follow her inner passion for self-expression. In 1984 Michal married Meir Negrin, and their relationship developed both personally and professionally, serving as the spark that set the foundation for the Michal Negrin brand. In 1988 the couple launched their first collection at Tel Aviv’s famed open-air marketplace, a breeding ground for emerging design talent. Soon afterwards, the couple opened their first small shop in the fashionable shopping district of Sheinkin. Designed to convey a familial, residential atmosphere, it is this cozy shop that has served as the international inspiration and model for the brand’s subsequent locations. Michal Negrin&＃39;s designs are crafted meticulously by hand from the finest materials and components. The high-quality raw materials are carefully selected and include crystals, imported lace and vintage photographs in addition to components created by Michal herself. In her quest to explore and expand on her own vision, she has become a design inspiration to designers around the world.Michal and her husband, Meir, who is the company’s Managing Director, currently have forty one stores throughout the world including destinations in Europe, Japan and North America. Aggressive expansion of Michal Negrin and multiple store openings are currently underway, with openings planned 5 to 6 shops in 2007 in Europe, Asia and the U.S.A.