Hello! I’m Julia Isabel Selman Rizek
I’m the ambitious fashion designer that was born and raised between the sea and the sand in the surreal Dominican Republic (yes, lucky me). I went to Carol Morgan School in Santo Domingo and later earned my BFA degree in Fashion at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Post-graduation I moved to Miami, Floria and began working in the creative team at Silvia Tcherassi. Two months in, I became Design Assistant. Currently, I’m living in Milan, furthering my studies in Fashion Business and Entrepreneurship at Istituto Marangoni.
Apart from this, I’m a person of many interests. I thoroughly enjoy reading, writing, traveling, and watching old musicals. Some of my hobbies include baking, pilates and curating playlists. I’m also very passionate about luck. Good luck specifically. I think my friends would describe me as lucky. Or at least I hope so. And determined. Maybe curious, but definitely resourceful. With a strong track record of attentiveness, organized multitasking and creative problem solving.
They could also call me funny. They wouldn’t be wrong.
My Favorite Quote:
Even a bad day is just 24 hours
— Admiral William McRaven
About Me & Mine
I grew up with an incredible father that has always supported my dreams and set very high standards for the men that would later walk into my life. A kind mother that has nurtured me, introduced me to the world of fashion and taught me to do everything with love. I admire them both very much and am beyond grateful for all they have sacrificed for me and my career.
Luckily, I am the middle child, and contrary to popular belief, it’s the absolute best. My older sister has taught me resilience and strength. I’ve learned through her to be brave. She’s been and will forever be my best friend and muse. Lastly, but certainly not least, my brilliant younger brother. He inspires me and keeps me young with his contagious positivity. He’s a visionary and a business-genius that I know will accomplish whatever he sets his mind to.