Liliana Montoya

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WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND RAISED AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?
I was born and raised in Medellín, Colombia, and for the last decade I being living in Miami “The Sunshine State”.

WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR CITY?
Miami has a mix of cultures all at one spot near to marvelous beach, the Latin and North American live style and my cousin’s makes it a fantastic and exotic place to live.

WHAT WERE YOUR CHILDHOOD AMBITIONS?
One of my dreams was to become an illustrator and work at Walt Disney Studios.

WHEN AND WHY DID YOU BECOME A SWIMSUIT DESIGNER?
I love drawing and I had a big excitement for fashion. After finishing my career with honors as fashion designer, I started my own line and brand back in 2006. Since then, I have specialized in swimwear.

HOW DID YOU PREPARE FOR YOUR LINE OF WORK?
I follow my heart to keep me in the right track and prepare myself with discipline, studying the market and clients.

WHAT EXACTLY GOES INTO DESIGNING AND PRODUCING SWIMWEAR?
It’s all about blending the right trend, patterns, materials and prints with the knowledge of “couture and style”. The market is very demanding and our clients are looking for top quality and astonishing designs.

CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE PERFECT FIT AND WHAT WE SHOULD THROW OUT THE WINDOW?
Having a scrunchy rushed bottom, makes your body heart shaped. The fashion industry is always retro, there is always something out of trend. But, in the near future it will come back. Personally I’m not a not big fan of the high waisted bikini.

WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
Mother nature is my daily inspiration; the sky, flowers, colors, the animals, sunsets, the milky way, the beach and, love. Another inspiration are mermaids. The shining texture of their tails flakes against the deep blue waters of the ocean.

WHAT IS YOUR OWN PERSONAL STYLE OUTSIDE OF THE BEACH AND POOL?
I like feeling fresh, relaxed and comfortable. I like long flowered dresses, flip flops and big bags.

WHAT DO YOUR BEAUTY ESSENTIALS INCLUDE?
Beauty comes from within, having a healthy lifestyle is mandatory. One liter of water each day in the morning, no red meat, lots of vegetables, grains, fish, and yoga.

HOW DO YOU REGAIN OR MAINTAIN YOUR ZEN? 
The beach is my paradise. Everyday brings a new opportunity to shine. I charge my batteries with my feet on the sand and sea breeze in my hair.