Born and grew up in Colombia, and moved to the United States at the age of fifteen to go to school.

Studied liberal arts at Boston University and later attended the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Had an internship which grew to a full-time job working in Perry Ellis's public relations department.

The fashion director of Elle magazine.

Attended boarding school at Dana Hall, Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Is a guest judge for Project Runway.

Gave birth to Lucas Alexander Conrod, 7 lb 6 oz (3.3 kg), on March 24, 2007.

• Project Runway .... Herself - Judge (59 episodes, 2004-2008)
• E! True Hollywood Story .... Herself - Elle magazine (1 episode, 2008)
• Ugly Betty.... Herself (1 episode, 2008)
• What Perez Sez .... Herself (1 episode, 2008)
• The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch.... Herself (1 episode, 2006)