Michael Carbaugh
Art DirectoR
Bio
Michael Carbaugh creates compelling, on-brand visuals enriched by a deep understanding of fashion and cultural history. He brings a hands-on approach to nurturing a brand’s aesthetic and guides creative teams to unite around a vision and deliver cohesive results.
Michael studied art history, fashion, and textile design before moving to New York to start his career on set and launch his own women’s ready-to-wear collection. He worked in fashion education in San Francisco and launched Sandoval, a home fragrance brand, in Los Angeles. Now based in Marin, Michael is happily surrounded by nature and continues to find inspiration in his passions for vintage photography and cinema, architecture, and archaeology.
Client List
Quince, Sandoval, Banana Republic, Amsterdam Modern, Target, World Market, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, Uniqlo, L'Oreal, Vogue, W Magazine, Saks Fifth Avenue