Fashion Week - Spring/Summer 2024

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Latina Fashionista was founded by Roseanna Garcia, a Latina employed in the Los Angeles apparel industry.  As she worked in management for various apparel manufacturers, she observed inequality in the industry especially with minorities. This inspired Ms. Garcia to share her challenging experiences as well as her successes with those entering the industry.  She believes through education and leadership, we can increase our presence in an industry we notably contribute to.

Roseanna Garcia has worked in the Los Angeles apparel industry and in higher education.  Her professional experiences took her to Russia where she worked with a lingerie company and to China to share Latina Fashionista with college students.  She also conducted research for an L.A. County report on the educational institutions offering apparel programs.  

She has an MBA in Operations Management from CA State Polytechnic University, Pomona, a BA in Design from CA State University, Los Angeles and an AA in Fashion Design from Los Angeles Trade Technical College.