Michael Etto

Administrative Director

Department of Fashion Design + Merchandising

Michael Etto is the administrative director for Fashion Design + Merchandising. He runs a successful furniture and accessories studio, Mike Etto Studios, specializing in one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, garden accessories, fine home accents and antique automobile restorations. His studio work has been shown in galleries around the Richmond area, has been featured in several issues of “Richmond,” “Traditional Homes” and “Home & Design” magazines, and his award-winning automobile restorations have been shown around the Richmond area. Michael Etto received his BFA in craft/materials studies with a concentration in metalsmithing from from VCUarts.