“I'll admit it, the grunge trend doesn't really speak to me. I get why other people like it, but it's just not my style. Don't get me wrong, I love layering, but I like it when it is done with a little more polish and sophistication.”

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.