Michele Pelafas serves as founder, principal, and art director for her namesake brand, Michele Pelafas, Inc. She combined her design studio, showroom, and manufacturing facility into a central location near Chicago, Illinois. Michele touches every part of her business and takes pleasure in perfectly executing the smallest details of the sewing, upholstery, and wood frame construction. Michele is a licensed interior designer and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago.