Along with her former husband, music legend Phil Collins, Orianne started the Little Dreams Foundation in 2000 with a mission to foster the dreams of young talent in the areas of music, sports and art. The organization has helped hundreds of kids, and currently has offices globally, allowing the international outfit to localize their charitable efforts. Following a faulty surgery in 2014 to correct a neck injury sustained during a martial arts competition, Orianne woke up to find herself paralyzed from the neck down and told she would never walk—or design—again. A few years later, against all odds, she hiked to the top of one of the highest mountain ranges in Switzerland. Her miraculous recovery inspired her to launch the Never Give Up Foundation, offering support and services for others who might find themselves in her tragic predicament.

Orianne was born and raised in Nyon, Switzerland. With a master’s degree in International Management, she began her career as a marketing and communications manager for a capital venture company before launching O-Com SA, an events and communications company, in 1994. In 2007, she decided to follow her passion for creating unique, hand-crafted pieces influenced by her world travels and her observations of various cultures and craftsmanship techniques. The collection continues to be impeccably crafted in Switzerland, the United States and Italy and includes several signature designs.

Based in Miami’s famed Design District, where she has a flagship store and spa, Orianne has received several international accolades throughout the years. A professional speaker and writer, she is committed to helping other women feel empowered, even in the face of adversity, and showing them that they can look beautiful while achieving their dreams. She wrote and published a book, “Les Arts Martiaux Aux Féminin,” in which she shares how martial arts can help build a healthy and strong body and mind.