Margarita Álvarez, 30, Puerto Rican designer born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico,
is one of 16 contestants in the new season of Project Runway.
Álvarez graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), specializing in
apparel and textile design, graduating in 2008. Then in 2014, she took courses in
patterns at the Carlota Alfaro Academy in Puerto Rico. Art and design has always been
her passion and what has led her to be the designer she is today.
At fifteen, a Puerto Rican fashion designer discovered Margarita and her talent and
hired her to do an internship with him, which led her to gain continued success in her
career. As a designer, she has worked with different companies, including JCPenney,
Perry Ellis and Trunk Club. She also has her own clothing line MARGARITA ALVAREZ
Studio®, established in Puerto Rico and recognized for its elegance and refined design.

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