Fashion designer Rosanna Ocampo Rodriquez has a presence that instantly brightens up a room.
Upon meeting her, you are instantly welcomed by an exuberant persona. Always the life of a party, her fun and fearless energy is infectious. These traits are unmistakably evident in her collections as well.
Milan-trained, Rosanna’s design DNA has always been defined by sexiness, vibrancy and captivating prints. “Working with prints has always been my strong suit and plays a big part in my design aesthetic. I find much joy in sourcing and combining different patterns and textures—the marriage of which comes naturally to me,” she says.
Those who have known Rosanna early in her career have seen her donning mixed prints even before it became a fashion mainstay.
“The women who wear my clothes are already confident in their own skin—they have a clear idea of who they are and embrace their femininity and sensuality. They are the modern, substantial and fun-loving women of today who have not one but many roles in society,” she says.
Her clientele have to thank her for her undeniably feminine and sexy creations. So much so that stepping into one of her pieces comes with an instant confidence boost. She has mastered how to bring out the feminine silhouette—where to situate pleats, how to strategically use ruching, how low to cut a neckline or how high to hike up a skirt.
No wonder she has garnered a cult following who aim to add a sexy spark to their style. To finish off the look, live by these seven life rules of Rosanna Ocampo:
1) Those extra four inches on your heel will go a long way.
2) Life is beautiful, live it in color—the louder, the better.
3) Go one place you’ve never been to every year—travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.
4) Keep the essentials close by—the LWD (little white dress), oversized sunnies, trusty bikini, diamond studs and a good piece of luggage.
5) Stay curious.
6) Stay hungry.
7) Invest in lasting memories, not fleeting moments; faith and family, first and always.