Michael Smaldone is the Co-CEO, Co-Founder and Designer of thesalting, a unisex, raw yet refined, and made in America item-focused brand with coats, caftans and headwear at its core.

Prior, he served as Creative Director of Adrianna Papell, and before that, he was Chief Creative Officer of Talbots responsible for driving all creative strategies and ensuring commercial viability of a true multi-channel business. Earlier, he had served as Senior Vice President of Design at Ann Taylor and previously held top design roles at Anne Klein, Elie Tahari and Banana Republic.

Michael Smaldone has been a CFDA Member since 2009.