1. Not a Matter of Taste It's not about favorite colors. It's about creating balance, contrast and effects. Colors – just like prints – are part of friendly hunting's DNA. Mi- chaela is constantly eliminating shades – not because she doesn't like them, but because they just don’t fit – too bright, too bland, too random. In the end, it's not only about what looks good. It's about what looks contemporary and creates a good vibe. And of course, it’s the finished gar- ment that needs to work – not just in theory. 2. Getting Ready for the Big Picture Designing individual pieces is one matter. Put- ting together a complete collection is anot- her. The colors have to work together, the cuts have to complement each other. And the collection as a whole needs to be versa- tile enough so that you can create good looks for a wide variety of situations and people. Before the collection goes on tour, Michae- la checks each item one last time. Not just in terms of workmanship, but also to make sure there is compatibility. These are the fi- nal touches before the collection is rea- dy to leave, and we can send it on its way. 3. You Can't See it. You Can Feel It Not every fabric passes Michaela’s quality con- trol. She touches the material and knows right away: yes or no. Softness alone won’t fool her – it’s more about the substance of the ma- terial. Especially when it comes to cashmere and silk, no compromises are made: They have to deliver what they promise: a fabulous feel and maximum quality. Since the very begin- ning, Michaela and the manufacturers in Nepal have enjoyed a collaboration based on reliabi- lity and a shared, deeply felt sense of quality. 4. Friendly Focus Conversations tend to arise spontaneously – at the long studio table, among fabric samples, by the coffee machine, in the warehouse. Lis- tening, evaluating – and then wrapping it up. That's Michaela and her approach to design. With a sharp eye, a keen instinct and plen- ty of experience, she creates four collections per year, each one with a new theme, but al- ways with her unmistakable signature style.