NATALIA SERRANO DUQUE
NATALIA SERRANO DUQUE
is a Colombian-American designer, with a love for all things art and culture. Natalia has an extensive background designing childrenswear and accessories for leading fashion retailers.
In her current role, she engages
diverse-owned retail vendors across all business categories to identify areas of business development opportunities that align with the Diversity Strategies of larger retailers. Her main focus is providing the next generation of diverse-owned merchandise suppliers the education, tools and ongoing mentorship necessary to take their businesses to the next level
She is an advocate for Diversity & Inclusion in and outside of the corporate world and can be often spotted volunteering within her community.
Get to know her and her work a bit better by looking through some of her work below.
"Creating Color & Concept Boards is my favorite part of the process. I keep them up as a reminder of my initial vision. They really help keep me focused and become the roadmap when I am creating artwork and merchandising the collection.
It's still so exciting to see it all come to life; from Mood Board to garment! "
portfolio
As̩e̩ :: Yoruba concept through which one has the power to make things happen and produce change. Existence itself, according to Yoruba thought, is dependent upon it.
The following illustrations were created holding this philosophy as the inspiration.
handmade
I have learned so much about myself and the world throughout my years leading a corporate Employee Resource Group. I discovered my passion for community and giving back.
I want to make sure that those who come behind me don't have to go through the same struggles I did. It is so important to bridge the gaps and make sure we build environments that are inclusive to all. I often think about a quote by Verna Myers, "Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance." We all deserve a world where we are asked to dance.
community
Copyright & Permisison to Reproduce
Copyright of all materials including illustrations, designs, logos, products, downloads, and all other content is either owned by Natalia Serrano or Ile La Serrana.
All materials are protected by the Copyright Act. None of the materials may be copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, downloaded, displayed, posted or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written consent of Natalia Serrano.
To obtain permission to reproduce material please send the request to contact information above.