Student Designers

Name: Ryan Michael Garcia

Major: Fashion Management with a concentration in Design

Minor: Merchandising

How many garments will be in your collection?

There will be a total of 6 garments in my collection.

What is the central theme or concept in your collection?

Rich colors found in the little things around us.

How would you best describe your design style?

Elegant, feminine, and fun

How and when did you become interested in design?

I’ve been interested in design since I was a little boy growing up. I was probably the only little boy who enjoyed shopping with his mother, and realizing that I can design clothes too.

What types of silhouettes will you be presenting?

My silhouettes will portray the enhanced beauty of the female form.

What were your inspirations for this collection?

My inspirations for this collection were rich vibrant colors, fiesta, and the ability I have for taking an object and being able to turn it into a beautiful, wearable garment such as the cascaron, and feather duster.

What fabrics will you be using?

Satins, silk satins, and silk all in deep colors.

What important detail work should be noticed? The hand sewn confetti, feathers, the back of the butterfly, and the objects that these garments are inspired by.

What designer(s) do you admire, or would most like to work with and why?

Carolina Herrera for her beautiful and elegant designs and the couture houses of Dior and Lacroix for their always fabulous and over the top creations.

Other interests and hobbies:

Shopping with my mother, spending time with my family and friends, music, and reality TV.