Originally posted on March 31, 2020 @ 5:37 pm
Style is all about shopping, smart, staying chin, and making it all last. It’s about showing women how to shop for value without compromising style. Similarly, the Project Runway judge Nina Garcia knows what to wear and what not to wear.
Nina Garcia is a prominent editor-in-chief of Elle Magazine and also a judge on Bravo’s reality TV program Project Runway since it’s premiere. Here are a few things you need to know about Nina Garcia.
Nina is From Columbia
Full name; Ninotchka Garcia, aka Nina, was born on May 3, 1965, in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is the daughter of a wealthy importer. She completed her school education for the Dana Hall School in Wellesley, Massachuttes, in 1983.
Caption: Nina moved to the US with her parents at the of 15
For further studies, she joined the Boston University and holds a bachelor’s degree. Later she flew to Paris and attended Esmos and pursued a bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1992.
Nina Garcia is the Editor-in-Chief of Elle Magazine
Garcia began her career in the early 1980s and worked as public relations fir Perry Ellis and then-designer Marc Jacobs. Then she moved to Mirabella to work as Assistant Stylist and Market Editor and left the job after taking the position of Fashion Director at the famous magazine, Elle, in 2000.
Caption: Nina previously worked for then-designer Marc Jacobs
Eventually, she promoted to Editor-at-Large in April 2008 and then became the Vice President of the magazine in May 2008.
Garcia is a Judge on Peabody-Winning Project Runway
She has been a judge on Bravo’s Project Runway since its launch in 2004. Following the years, she has garnered lots of fan following around the world.
In an interview with Andy Cohen, she and her co-judge, Brandon Maxwell, talked about their show. The Elle editor-in-chief said, she has been in the fashion business for a long time and also met lots of designers throughout her career.
As such, she works as a style expert on various programs, including Today, The View, CNN, Good Morning America, and much more. Additionally, Garcia has been a celebrity red carpet correspondent for ABC’s Oscar telecast.
Garcia’s Mom is Her Inspiration
Behind her success, it was her mother who encourages her to pursue her career in the fashion field. She is interested in fashion from an early. She has come a long way to stand where she is now.
The Elle editor-in-chief was not a size two or four but more like a size 13. Her mother embraced her curves and knew how to dress her body. Garcia’s mom is her fashion icon.
Nina is a Passionate Traveler
Everyone loves traveling the different cities, countries and exploring the new cultures. She has traveled to many countries due to her work and even went on vacation with her family.
When she was in school, her day was semi-retired and sometimes went on incredible trips. She traveled to India and Japan and missed 15 days of school. She loves going on trips that involve nature. One of her favorite places is Patagonia, and the sights and trekking are incredible.
Nina Garcia is a Happily Married Woman
Garcia shared a married life with her husband, David Lucas Conrod, for more than a decade. Her husband is a businessman and the CEO of the FocusPoint Private Capital Group that founded in 2010.
However, the couple has kept a low profile key. They didn’t talk much about their married life in the media, which is the secret of the successful marriage.
It seems that they have a pretty normal life like most people around the world. Her husband rarely made his appearance in front of the camera.
Mother of Two Children
Nina and David are the parents of two children; Lucas Alexander Conrod and Alexander David Conrod. Their first child Lucas Alexander Conrod was born on March 24, 2007, and is 13 years old.
Back in 2019, Nina took to Instagram to wished a happy 12th birthday to her oldest son, Lucas. The picture was taken from the back and didn’t show the full face of her son. She captioned the photo; she can’t believe how fast her son has grown up and proud to be your mom.
Caption: Nina and her oldest son, Lucas Alexander enjoying the beach
They were blessed with their second son Alexander David in late November 2010. She even shared the good news of their second baby arrival via her Twitter account.
Delighted to announce that over the wknd we welcomed 8lb13oz Alexander David Conrod into our home! Baby is doing great & Lucas is thrilled!
— Nina Garcia (@ninagarcia) November 29, 2010
She shares very minimal posts of her sons. Looking at the photos, she is trying to keep her children away from the media and paparazzi and giving them a normal life.
Nina Garcias Net Worth
Colombian-born fashion critic and journalist Nina Garcia have a net worth of $3 million. Garcia has been working in the fashion industry for more than two decades. She accumulates her worth from as a fashion director, assistant stylist as well as journalist.
Furthermore, she has been serving as a judge on Project Runway since its very first season. However, the actual salary is still under the radar, but we are pretty sure that she makes a six-digit salary from the show.
Nian Garcia’s Manhattan House
The fashion editor is too busy juggling the roles of mother and judge on the famous reality show Project Runway, now airing its nineteenth season.
Caption: Nina Garcia sold Manhattan’s apartment for $8.5 million
Garcia and her husband, Conrod, purchased a four-bedroom and three and a half bathroom apartment in 2005 that is built in 1908 on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. When the two were expecting their second child, they listed it for sale at $8.5 million.
Now, the family of four is living in a New York City apartment, which renovated and decorated by Carlos Aparicio of Aparicio + Assoc.
Garcia is an Author
Aside from her career, Garcia makes more fortune from the books she authored. To date, she has published four books on fashion. The judge of Project Runway released her first book titled The Little Black Book of Style in September 2007. Also, the book is translated into Spanish and Portuguese.
Caption: Nina Garcia launched her book The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own in 2008
Her three books are The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own, The Style Strategy, and Nina’s Garcia Look Book.
Garcia was diagnosed with Breast Cancer
The Project Runway judge was diagnosed with carrying thee BRCA gene. According to Parade, she went in for testing every six months for the past few years. In 2019, she decided to undergo a preventative double mastectomy after some abnormalities were discovered in 2015.
She spent years battling breast cancer. After the surgery, she shared her story and hoped it would empower other women to take charge of their own health. The Colombian immigrant also hosts symposium and luncheon for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
How Does Nina Garcia Maintain Her Skin and Hair?
Garcia is very conscious about her skin and hair. She said she loves creams. Her skin is dry and has eczema. To moisturize her skin, she uses the Chanel Sublimage.
In addition, she loves her hair. Once a month, she likes to sub in the Cleansing Oil Shampoo that helps to maintain flat and frizzy hair. Furthermore, fragrance-wise, she is very sensitive ti smells. When it comes to perfume, she like masculine, woodsy scents.
She is an Active Social Media User
To get her latest update, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Her username is “@ninagarcia.”
