“I am always being stopped for style advice, and I love it! The way we dress says so much about ourselves, and I love when I can help others take control of that.”

Colombian-American fashion journalist and author

Ninotchka “Nina” García is a Colombian-American fashion journalist and author, best known as editor-in-chief of Elle and as a longtime judge on Project Runway. She has been a judge on the Bravo and Lifetime reality television series since its first season. Her work sits at the intersection of fashion media and television, where she has helped shape how style is discussed for a broad audience. In print and on screen, she is associated with fashion criticism, editorial leadership, and commentary on design and presentation.