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
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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.
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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.
I've always spoken my mind. There's no reason not to!
I've always been opinionated, unfortunately, to my mother's disappointment.
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I'm all about the high heel; I think it's the sexiest accessory ever made, including lingerie.
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Serving jury duty is a fascinating little slice of life, with its motley crew of personalities.
Fashion is just an interpretation of the culture around us.
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I think my Latino culture has equipped me with a different point of view than the rest of my counterparts, and seeing things from a different angle has helped me a lot. I feel very proud of my culture, of my Latino heritage.
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One of the most magical places on Earth is a small island in the Caribbean called Mustique. With brilliant beaches, warm water, and lush vegetation, this tiny green swath of land is my idea of paradise.
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Fashion is an expression of a time, of a place, of history. It's putting things into context.
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If my closet were burning, it'd be my collection of jackets I would save - they always make me feel pulled-together.
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After assessing what's in your closet, make a list of what you need. Not want, but need. Write down the basics missing from your wardrobe. It could be a classic white shirt, a trenchcoat, or the perfect little black dress. Whatever the blank spots, write them down. This will be your reference for shopping.
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I'm really looking to reach any woman who's interested in refining and embracing her personal style.
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I'm a real believer in dressing tone-on-tone. I'm not saying you need to dress black. Dress just one color so the colors are not breaking your silhouette.