In 2023, Ochs took the helm as creative designer at Hervé Léger. A graduate of the Parsons School of Design, she earned a BA in fashion design and was honored as Parsons Designer of the Year in 2007. Her designs are characterized by a sleek aesthetic and daring cutout silhouettes that have left an indelible mark on the industry. As the founder of the luxury brand ET OCHS, Michelle Ochs has garnered international acclaim.

Celebrities and influencers worldwide, including Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Kate Hudson, and more, have embraced Ochs' designs, adorning red carpets with her creations that uniquely highlight individuality and strength.

Ochs' accolades include the prestigious Ecco Domani Award in 2009, a Fashion Group International Rising Star Award nomination in 2010, and recognition on Forbes' esteemed 30 Under 30 list in the same year. A finalist for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2011, Ochs has consistently been nominated for the Cooper Hewitt National Design Award, solidifying her status as a true design visionary."