Michael Schmidt is a wardrobing, jewelry and interior designer working primarily in the entertainment industry. He is known for working with a variety of innovative materials and techniques, such as a 3-D printed dress he created for Dita Von Teese.[1][2][3] His clothing has been worn by celebrities such as Madonna, Cher, and the Black Eyed Peas.
In 1991 Schmidt received an Emmy nomination for his costume design in Cher... At the Mirage.[4] His work has been exhibited at several museums such as the Pasadena Museum of California Art and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.