Within less than a year in the United States, Andrea Tankovitz has already established herself as a successful fashion designer.

Born in Caracas, Venezuela and raised in Mexico, Andrea, now based in Miami, Florida, brings to her unique designs her diverse ethnicity, which is half Colombian and half Austrian. Drawing inspiration from her exotic background, she is able to mix and match the elegance and culture of each country. She says that although she loves her birthplace, she considers herself Mexican because, no matter where you are born, being Mexican is “a thing from the heart.” Read Original Article