I was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, and I came to attend high school in Massachusetts when I was about 15 years old. Nina Garcia attendbarranquillabear Change image and share on social
We all get a little rush of excitement at the prospect of buying a brand-new outfit for a first date, but this is not the time. You're much better off wearing clothes, shoes especially, that you've already tested. Nina Garcia brandbuyclothe share on social
I actually started my career interning at Perry Ellis and got to work with Marc Jacobs. Nina Garcia careerelliintern Change image and share on social
Serving jury duty is a fascinating little slice of life, with its motley crew of personalities. Nina Garcia crowdutyfascinate Change image and share on social
Don't get me wrong, I love a good cardigan too, but a jacket - especially one with sharp shoulders, interesting buttons, or a unique collar - always looks the most fashion-forward. Nina Garcia buttoncardigancollar Change image and share on social
It's interesting because we live in a country where the obesity is so enormous. And then the reflection on the runways is girls that are so thin. So there's two extremes that are almost like a reflection of themselves, and it's very hard to be in the middle with girls that are just healthy. Nina Garcia countryenormousextreme share on social
When I was older and I first started working, I was obsessed with buying my first Chanel jacket. I saved up my hard-earned money, went to Barneys, and bought a little black Chanel jacket. It saw many, many job interviews and many, many events. I'm not fitting into it lately, but I still have it. Nina Garcia barneysblackbuy share on social
I don't have a development deal, but the one thing I have learned is never say never. I will consider things as they come. Nina Garcia dealdevelopmentlearn Change image and share on social
Style is about fun. True style is not about having a closet full of expensive and beautiful things - it is instead about knowing when, where, and how to utilize your collection. Nina Garcia beautifulclosetcollection Change image and share on social
I was so passionate about being in the magazine industry, even when I first started at 'Mirabella.' Nina Garcia industrymagazinemirabella Change image and share on social