Juan Carlos Obando

A former advertising art director, Los Angeles-based Juan Carlos Obando began designing full time after a private audience with Vogue’s Anna Wintour. The Colombian-born first runner up for 2013’s CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award has been celebrated for his vibrant, innovative approach to evening wear. Des Kohan receives exclusive pieces from Juan Carlos Obando on a monthly basis and also works closely with the designer to create custom-made evening wear and wedding gowns.