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" \n  Where are you from? I was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador and I have lived in Los Angeles for a large part of my life.\u2028\u2028 How did you get started in the industry? I went to the Fashion Institute of Design &amp;amp;amp; Merchandising in Los Angeles and after that started designing leather jackets since day one. That was my official start in the industry, but I think I had fashion and art running through my veins since I was born. I love beauty- whether it is clothing, a beautiful face, a gorgeous piece of art or street art, I find and appreciate beauty everywhere I go.\u2028\u2028 What advice would you have for someone wanting to start their own line or business? Work hard, don&amp;#039;t give up, and ask a lot of questions! The more you ask, the less mistakes you will make. Describe your customer. My woman likes to be noticed when she enters and exits a room. My woman is confident\u2014confidence is so sexy. What would you say is your design signature? Leather. Whether it is a whole jacket or just leather details, I love a little edge. What tips would you give our reader on wearing your designs? When: office to cocktails. I literally am obsessed with making pieces that work from day to night. Where: Anywhere\u2014you buy the pieces that you love and make plans for them, not the other way around.\u2028 How: I love that every girl wears my pieces differently, from pairing my tops and jackets with denim to wearing my jackets over an evening gown; showering a leather jacket with accessories (like I do), or keeping it gorgeous and simple with one statement piece of jewelry. I don&amp;#039;t believe in rules and I think the most beautiful thing is seeing someone&amp;#039;s personality in the way they mix their pieces. What is your best piece of fashion advice for women? Buy what makes you happy, what inspires you. Don&amp;#039;t buy because it &amp;quot;goes with everything&amp;quot; or because it&amp;#039;s &amp;quot;on trend.&amp;quot; Dress to make yourself happy. I think impulse. &amp;quot;I need that&amp;quot; buys are the happiest and best ones. Which celeb would most likely to be spotted in your clothes? Jessica Alba. Which celeb would you most like to see in your clothes? Ooh, that&amp;#039;s a secret. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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