Simply Elevate July 2014 | Page 11

3. You have shown your collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Miami SWIM. What was that experience like? The experience is really amazing. You get to see your clothing reach the ultimate platform for designers in my field, and be truly accepted and recognized. 4. You were raised on a farm in Brazil but now live in New York City. How do these two different cities influence you? The farm influenced me because it is part of my heritage; it resembles my upbringing and a great part of my past. New York was my future and now my present and the energy that lives in the city burns inside me being around so many cultures. 5. Your designs are known for their bold colors and patterns. What