I love 'Project Runway' because I can really be of help to an industry and I can be supportive to designers. Nina Garcia designerindustrylove Change image and share on social
Putting on fierce boots is an instant pick-me-up. Nina Garcia bootfierceinstant 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
I grew up with a fashion-obsessed mother and an older sister, so there was a lot of fashion in my house. The first thing I remember owning was a Pierre Cardin jumpsuit when I was 9 or 10; of course I didn't actually buy it, but I fell in love with it. Nina Garcia buycardinfall share on social
My nightmare of nightmares is being overdressed for a casual event - I've done it! You have to have a real sense of what you want to communicate. Nina Garcia casualcommunicateevent Change image and share on social
I've always spoken my mind. There's no reason not to! Nina Garcia havemindreason Change image and share on social
If you invest in something a little more expensive with longevity, you'll use it more. Nina Garcia expensiveinvestlongevity Change image and share on social
Fashion is just an interpretation of the culture around us. Nina Garcia culturefashioninterpretation Change image and share on social
I firmly believe that 90 percent of the confusion that women feel when they are attempting to put together an occasion-specific ensemble is caused by fear: fear of breaking the 'fashion rules,' fear of violating some long-forgotten tradition, or the basic fear of looking bad. Nina Garcia attemptbadbasic 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