Maytee: What first inspired you to become a designer and was it always something you wanted to pursue?
JV: I would say my mom she was always fab - and also singer Selena she was a designer but never really made it --also lack of Latin designer ,but now it ALL has change.
Maytee: You have worked with designers such as Phillip Lim, Calvin Klein, Brain Reyes and currently at Pastry. What's it like and how do you feel?
JV: Well I have, its been great I have learned what really goes into design and fabrics details ect.. I love 3.1 Phillip Lim he was the best ever, he encouraged me to try out for Project Runway.
Am not at Pastry any more, it’s been a year since I left the company. That was fun working for my friend’s line, I learned a lot from myself and my creativity
Maytee: What celebs have worn your designs?
JV: Actress Raven Symon, Adrienne Bailon, singer Oliva, Teyana Taylor, Vanessa & Angela Simmons, Julissa Bermudez, Cee-Lo Green customs - and a few girls from ANTM.
Maytee: What is any advice you would like to give to aspiring designers?
JV: I would say really learn the craft don't just think you know it all, you learn everyday from others and yourself.
Maytee: Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
JV: I see myself established, and defiantly respected and known in the fashion industry.
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