Santiago Castillo

 — fashion designer
"Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma." John Fairchild

I would die to see Santiago in his Catholic school uniform. I can somehow only imagine him in it with his oversized Lanvin glasses and then maybe a floral scarf sneaking out. While the teacher was doing math equations, I have a feeling that he was dreaming about the seams on Jesus’ shrouds. It’s like Santiago has burst out of a tight shell of restricted blazers, button-down shirts and khaki’s, and into a Nazareth-inspired fantasy of layers of fabric and draping. He hasn’t left his prep school days completely behind – the polo shirt is reconfigured so that it has a ruffle affect and the Ralph cable cardigan gives a hint of classic to his Beavis and Butthead t-shirt and decoupage clutch. Santiago sometimes prefers it when the models for his shows accidently turn his dresses upside-down and he turns what would be a mundane jacket into a monkish-style hoodie and Elizabethan collar by doing the same. His sense of humor with dressing brings a stroke of genius – the Burger King canvas tote is as iconic in its imagery as a Louis Vuitton wallet and Cambell’s soup can.

  • QQ

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  • Tay

    The last time I hung out with Santiago, he did not like the long sleeve shirt he was wearing because it was very hot inside the Soho Grand. So he went into the restroom and 30 minutes later, he came out with the ripped off sleeves which he had turned into some twisted ruffled thingy around his neck. I asked him how the hell did he managed to set up a sewing factory in the bathroom and he said he had some pins with him.

    Santiago is one of very few who really inspires me.

  • nikki moose

    the sketches , those sketches xxxx

  • Karen

    I’ve met Santiago a couple of times now and he always stands out from the crowd because of his signature draping and oversized glasses.

    It’s very him and it’s helped me re-think just being yourself.

    On top of that though, he’s such a sweet heart to talk to : )

  • ms. chrissy

    uh oh crotch shot!! were you wearing panties or the never nudes. santiago! so hot right now santiago!!

  • BuTTo

    Lovely stuff you got there! ;-) Hugs! ^^ (:

  • hitler

    hes also a great cook! and a sweet heart!

  • Fran

    I just threw up everywhere i want all of this stuf, I’m going to die from desire.

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  • Kenneth Nicholson

    Such great personal style, and a scenes of humor that kills!

    le vie en rose!!!

  • lmnop

    i dont get it, sorry santiago

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