Born in Quebec, Michel's love of fashion began at a young age working in his mother's fabric store. His career started in Paris working under the incredible Jacques Fath, then New York designing costumes on Broadway for shows like

Funny Girl, then opening his own womenswear store in East Hampton which operated for 32 years. Lily was introduced to Michel through their local fishmonger in Amagansett, when she needed help producing face masks during the pandemic. At 90, Michel continues to prove that true passion is timeless, bringing decades

of expertise to LilyEve.

A London native and Parsons graphic design graduate, turned pandemic uncertainty into opportunity by creating LilyEve. After transforming her parents' vintage Hermes towels into face masks and raising funds for FoodBank NY, she partnered with Michel to meet demand. A fast friendship and passion for couture allow Lily and Michel to breathe life into vintage fabrics and create unique pieces that stand the test of time. 

Co-Founder of Panah Project and the newest addition to the LilyEve team. Together with his wife Evgeniya, they educate and train women to produce luxury-quality apparel, driving ethical apparel manufacturing with a commitment to sustainability. With a shared value of ethical production and innovative design, Lily was eager to work with Morteza.