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.
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.
collar good jacket looks love sharp
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.