It's been a while since the last time I wrote to you, and now that I´m finally back doing what I love, I want to talk about one of my favorite designers: Rolando Santana.
Born in Cuernavaca Morelos (Mexico), he grew up surrounded by textures, colors and beautiful designs thanks to his mother, who ran a small dressmaking business for selected clients.
Inspired by the art of designing and pattern-making, Rolando honed his talents, spending his free time at his mother´s workshop, and finally in 1991 he moved to New York City convinced of his dream about becoming a fashion designer.
He joined the Mercy College where he studied International Business, and then entered the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT).
He worked as Assistant and Designer for Jeremy Spencer; in 2005 , Rolando joined the brand Donna Morgan as Creative Director and in 2006 he took the position of