Ramona Soto is an award-winning fashion designer, professor, and writer of two best-selling “fashion on a budget” books. She currently resides in Seattle, but she grew up in South America where she learned early on the value of having the ability to design clothing on a limited income in order to feel confident. She is an advocate for using thrifting and repurposing clothing to overahul your closet and wardrobe. A lifelong designer, she promotes creative and sustainable clothing practices. Her work has been featured in Real Simple, Glamour, and on many online publications.