I don't ride the subway. Either I walk, or I take a New York City taxi. Nina Garcia cityridesubway 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
You can find a mentor; you have to ask questions, you have to show interest in what the other person is doing. You have to have curiosity - I think that people appreciate that and will want to help you. Nina Garcia curiosityfindinterest 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
I'm very classic and structural. I love clean lines and interesting, modern details. But I'm all about being streamlined - less is more. Nina Garcia classiccleandetail Change image and share on social
In Colombia, where I was born and raised, women like my mother considered their appearance and personal grooming a matter of principle. There was never an occasion where she didn't show up looking picture-perfect. Nina Garcia appearancebearcolombia 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
Working from home or going on maternity leave is no excuse to let go of your look. The more you schlep around in drawstring pants and tees, the less you're going to be able to pull yourself together when necessary. Nina Garcia drawstrexcusehome share on social
I'm all about the high heel; I think it's the sexiest accessory ever made, including lingerie. Nina Garcia accessoryheelhigh 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