Nina Garcia
Nina Garcia
Ninotchka "Nina" García is a Colombian fashion journalist and critic who has held the post of Fashion Director at Elle and Marie Claire magazines, and has been a judge on the Lifetime reality television program Project Runway since its premiere season...
NationalityColombian
ProfessionJournalist
Date of Birth3 May 1956
CityBarranquilla, Colombia
CountryColombia
center glamour though york
I think New York is the center of fashion, even though L.A. has a lot of heritage and the glamour of Hollywood.
knowing-who-you-are style want
Style comes from knowing who you are and who you want to be in the world; it does not come from wanting to be somebody else, or wanting to be thinner, shorter, taller, prettier.
individuality safe ensemble
It's refreshing to see a woman who can artfully weave her individuality into an otherwise safe ensemble.
spring essence elements
One graphic element captured the essence of spring
shoes clothes littles
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.
pick-me-up boots fierce
Putting on fierce boots is an instant pick-me-up.
complement distract
Your wardrobe should complement your skill set, never detract - or distract - from your assets.
enhancing hiding proportion work
As always, work with your figure; draping, pleats, and proportion can work miracles when it comes to hiding flaws and enhancing assets.
neck pants sweaters tend wear
I tend to wear leather pants with crew neck sweaters or leather jackets with denim.
formal jacket mix velvet
Don't be afraid to mix things up by pairing a military-style jacket with a velvet skirt, vintage with modern, off-the-rack with couture, formal with casual.
industry love supportive
I love 'Project Runway' because I can really be of help to an industry and I can be supportive to designers.
magazine
I was so passionate about being in the magazine industry, even when I first started at 'Mirabella.'
admit grunge love people polish trend
I'll admit it, the grunge trend doesn't really speak to me. I get why other people like it, but it's just not my style. Don't get me wrong, I love layering, but I like it when it is done with a little more polish and sophistication.
belonged closet dressing enjoyed fashion loved originated room sacred
My passion for fashion originated in my mother's closet. She was a woman who loved fashion. She enjoyed dressing up a lot, and she had a closet that was like her sacred room that belonged only to her. She wouldn't let us go in and play there very often.