Michael Aaron Gallagher at a magazine fashion show event in 2012. Photo courtesy of Kim C.
Dress worn by Barbra Streisand in “Funny Girl” (1968) on display at Hollywood Studios. Photo by Michael Aaron Gallagher.
In 2004, Michael Aaron Gallagher’s idea for a fashion photo shoot was chosen by Tyra Banks as a semi-finalist for America’s Next Top Model’s Viewer Choice Challenge, something he credits for giving him the courage to pursue his passion for the entertainment industry.
In 2008, he attended the opening reception for “Marie Antoinette: Styling the 18th Century Superstar” at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, New York. Inspired by the Sofia Coppola film “Marie Antoinette” starring Kirsten Dunst, the exhibit by acclaimed fashion designer Jeffrey Mayer, featured pieces by designers like Chanel, Balenciaga, Valentino and Yves Saint Laurent. Mannequins sported dresses formerly worn by celebrities like Ivonna Trump and Lauren Bacall.
Since then, he has interviewed fashion icons Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen (Full House), fashion publicist and MTV star Kelly Cutrone, fashion stylist Louise Roe (Plain Jane), former Victoria’s Secret model and public speaker Kylie Bisutti, and model Mercedes Yvette (America’s Next Top Model).
“Portrait on the wall” (2008) at the “Marie Antoinette Exhibit” mannequin fashion show at The Everson Museum. Photo by Michael Aaron Gallagher.
“In Crowd” (2008) at the “Marie Antoinette Exhibit” mannequin fashion show at The Everson Museum. Photo by Michael Aaron Gallagher.
“Candles” (2008) at “The Marie Antoinette Exhibit” mannequin fashion show at The Everson Museum. Photo by Michael Aaron Gallagher.
“Favorite Model” (2008) at the “Marie Antoinette Exhibit” mannequin fashion show at The Everson Museum. Photo by Michael Aaron Gallagher.
Michael Aaron Gallagher (in the mirror) and a mannequin model at the “Marie Antoinette Exhibit” fashion show at The Everson Museum (2008). Photo by Michael Aaron Gallagher.
“Nest in her hair” (2008) at the “Marie Antoinette Exhibit” mannequin fashion show at The Everson Museum. Photo by Michael Aaron Gallagher.
“Vogue” (2008) at “The Marie Antoinette” mannequin fashion show at The Everson Museum. Photo by Michael Aaron Gallagher.
“From Russia” (2008) at “The Marie Antoinette Exhibit” mannequin fashion show at The Everson Museum. Photo by Michael Aaron Gallagher.
“Looking away” (2008) at “The Marie Antoinette Exhibit” mannequin fashion show at The Everson Museum. Photo by Michael Aaron Gallagher.
“Doing Makeup” (2008) at “The Marie Antoinette Exhibit” mannequin fashion show at The Everson Museum. Photo by Michael Aaron Gallagher.
“Straw Hat” (2008) at “The Marie Antoinette Exhibit” mannequin fashion show at The Everson Museum. Photo by Michael Aaron Gallagher.
“Pink flowers” (2008) at “The Marie Antoinette Exhibit” mannequin fashion show at The Everson Museum. Photo by Michael Aaron Gallagher.
Actress Lotte Flack shows off her colorful shoes at her movie premiere for “Pope Joan” at the Palace Theater. Photo by Michael Aaron Gallagher.