Stigma NYC by Pedro Juan is a new concept in women’s contemporary clothing that can easily translate from day to evening wear, appealing to the young woman of today.
Our clothes will take you on a journey from the retro mod style of the 60's to the clean futuristic lines of today. I draw my inspiration from pop art, rock & roll, and NYC's striking architecture to create clothes that appeal to sophisticated women with cutting edge style. Stigma NYC delivers versatile garments that are hand-crafted in New York City using superior quality fabrics that reflect the essence of active city life.
Pedro Juan, was born in Medellin Colombia based in NYC, has worked in the Fashion Industry at companies including Jill Stuart, Jones New York and Polo Ralph Lauren and today he is the founder and creative director of Stigma NYC.
Interview with Pedro Juan
What profession would you take on if you weren’t a designer?
Fashion Stylist for magazines
I always like art and drawing. When I was seven I learn how draw figurines and I find out a way to incorporate art into the human body with a specific aesthetic and style.
What do you love most about fashion?
Self-expression in the design process
Who is your style icon?
Twiggy and Jane Birkin
Whats the most inspiring place for you?
London during the late sixties
Do you have a specific research process when you start designing new pieces?
Yes first I chose a team or subject. Then I research fabrics and textures, draw the different silhouettes and start developing the patterns
What's on the radio when you're working?
Nothing I like silence while I work
What has been the highlight moment of your career so far?
I have different moments, one when I won the scholarship to come to study to United States, then when I graduated and when I showed the collection in Paris and open my own brand