Fashion – Orange County
The perfect wedding gowns were fantasies that revolved around Natalie’s childhood. Natalie grew up around the garment industry at a very young age, but it is not until her mother began to work with a Fashion Designer named Guellermina (aka Gigi) doing samples, when she realized her interest in fashion design. At age 14 Natalie’s family was given a 30-day notice from Immigration to leave the country. Her whole life was turned upside down or so she thought. Little did she know that she would acquire her design and business management skills through what she once saw as a struggle. Natalie was left with no other options but to help her parents manage a retail store and manufacture uniforms among other men’s and women’s wear. After 2 years living in Mexico Natalie returned back to California. Fast forward to late 2014 she decided to drop from California State University of Fullerton to follow her all-time dream of becoming a Fashion Designer. Her passion for fashion has got her to showcase her first collection at Santa Ana College 2015 Fashion Show and recently showcased her second collection at Downtown Santa Ana’s OC Designers in Action 2015 Fashion Show. She is more determined than ever before to share her art through elegant and classy fashion silhouettes. Natalie continues expanding her fashion design knowledge by attending Santa Ana College and expects to graduate in 2017.