“I love 'Project Runway' because I can really be of help to an industry...” — Nina Garcia Quote

I love 'Project Runway' because I can really be of help to an industry and I can be supportive to designers.

I have seen everything possible covered in studs and grommets. Also, what I call angry shoes: those platforms with the multiple buckles and studs. I think the polished girl is back.

I've said this so many times, but I keep coming back to this: Trends come and go. Own them and make them your own. If it doesn't feel right, then don't feel like you need to dress a certain way just to be trendy.

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.

Most designers work up to a peak. They do some great stuff, and then it's just junk.

For me, one of the biggest designers is Azzedine Alaia. Everything he is doing is fantastic.

I think an important approach for designers to take is to have a very - not singular but focused point of view.

I believe designers should eliminate the unnecessary. That means eliminating everything that is modish because this kind of thing is only short-lived.

I'm always telling young designers to take the time to surround themselves with women.