John Saldivar facts for kids

John Saldivar is a talented Mexican-American fashion designer. He was born in Monterrey, Mexico, in 1979. John is known for creating stylish clothing collections.

Becoming a Fashion Designer

John Saldivar started his journey in the fashion world in 2001. He began by working as an apprentice with the famous designer Oscar de la Renta. An apprentice is like a student who learns a skill by working closely with an expert.

While working with Oscar de la Renta, John met André Leon Talley. André Leon Talley was an important editor at Vogue Magazine, a very well-known fashion magazine. Later, André Leon Talley hired John as his personal assistant.

Launching His Own Collection

Before starting his own clothing line, John Saldivar gained more experience. He worked with other designers like Catherine Malandrino and Lucien Pellat-Finet. In these roles, he was the director of public relations. This meant he helped share news about the designers' work with the public and the media.

In 2007, John Saldivar launched his very own fashion collection. It was called the "John Saldivar" collection and featured designs for Autumn/Winter.

Where He Works Today

Today, John Saldivar lives in New York City. He creates his designs from his studio in a part of the city called Chelsea.

His fashion work has caught the eye of many people in the fashion world. His clothes have been requested by stylists. Stylists are people who choose outfits for celebrities. Some famous people whose stylists have shown interest in his designs include Scarlett Johansson, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kristin Davis.