Friday, February 15, 2013

Meet Fashion Group International - Chicago Board of Director Michael Hawley

Michael Hawley
Edited by Lisa Ackerman

Michael is presently Vice President of Sales and Marketing for The Fragrance Group, the exclusive U.S. distributor for Lalique Parfums, Parfums de Marly, Tiziana Terenzi and Christian Siriano Fragrances. Michael manages the business nationally at retail partners such as Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys New York and Nordstrom.  He works closely with the brands on marketing strategies and product development.  Michael has previously held executive positions with Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, I. Magnin and Gump’s.
His passions include fashion, design, psychology and genealogy.  A natural born merchant, Michael taught himself to read using the Yellow Pages recognizing the logos of familiar brands of household products.  He has conducted public presentations on: Department Stores: Merchant Princes to Today’s Corporations, Cultural Shift: The story of Bloomingdales SOHO and You May Not Be Who You think You Are: how to unravel your family’s past.   

Michael was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio and has lived in San Francisco, New York and Chicago. He enjoys traveling and loves animals.  He shares his home with a high spirited Cornish Rex named AmarillaHe is a member the Executive Board of the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum, a member of the Board of Directors of Fashion Group International of Chicago, President of The Society of the Hawley Family and was included in the 2007 edition of Who’s Who.  
Michael Hawley has been a long-standing member and strong supporter of Fashion Group International, Chicago.  His contributions continue to elevate our efforts and raise the bar of professionalism and innovation for our industry.


Lisa Ackerman, Regional Director FGI, Chicago