Meet Michele. She is the creator of Top Banana—
a modern sportswear collection inspired by vintage sport.
Top Banana is a love letter to a simpler time.

Michele’s tennis style reflects her childhood in upstate New York during the 1970s and ’80s, when summers were long and full of boredom. Time was told by ringing church bells, and illuminated street lights prompted a quick bike ride home for family dinner.

Michele only began playing tennis as an adult, so she’s far
from a traditional champion. But Top Banana isn’t really about winning. It’s about getting outdoors, sharing joy with friends,
and having a laugh—maybe even at yourself.

With a little humility—and plenty of humor—Michele accepts
the high honor of being the Top Banana: the champion for joy.

Michele is Dyslexic. She has a B.A. from Boston University. Then
she studied graphic design at the Portfolio Center in Atlanta, GA. After a 15 year graphic design career in NYC, she returned to school at Parsons School of Design and received an AAS in Fashion Design.

Michele lives in Westport, Connecticut with her husband Ari,
their son Uzi, daughter Wallis and a cat named Lady Di.
The latest addition is Waffles, an American yellow lab.