Meet Paula Segovia | Fashion Designer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Paula Segovia and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Paula, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
To start it took me some time, I had to discover what I really liked and what I wanted to do. Deep down I always knew that I wanted to do something more artistic but I didn’t give it the place or the importance it needed. I felt that I had to take another type of career more “professional” to please and fulfill the expectations they had of me.

Giving me the opportunity to try something artistic was the best decision I could have made. It’s like I found my little space in the world. I feel at home, comfortable and happy.

I first started making things for myself, friends and family then when i finally felt comfortable enough to starting sharing it with the world i launch my first business.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My collection is handmade by me. The materials, designs, and fabrics are all chosen by me personally. This allows me to offer a unique and exclusive product unlike anything you can get at a normal retail store.

I only make a certain amount of each design so that its exclusivity is maintained and people buying them can feel secure knowing that not everyone will have their chosen design.

While I offer standard sizes, I also offer made-to-measure suits that are individually designed and made exclusively for the individual. Few people are a standard size. Yes, people make it work but if you want the best fit, you really need a custom suit.
Like most entrepreneurs, I knew early on that I do not fit well into a corporate machine. I used to work for a large corporation and I did well, but I felt there was so much more that I could accomplish. Most of my family and friends were encouraging me to follow along with the safe corporate career plan, but I knew I had to make a change and listen to my heart. Being young, I was not entirely certain what I wanted to do so I explored new interests and to my surprise I learned I really loved sewing and design. I worked hard to develop my skills as a seamstress and to learn as much as I could about fabrics and design. It took years to develop the skills to get where I am today, but all the time and effort I feel was well worth it.

My brand bears my name and represents me, all the work it takes to get to where I am today, and all the passion I live everyday.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Landlocked between three great nations and deeply misunderstood, Paraguay often slips below the radar for most travelers traversing South America. For those in the know, it’s a charming, authentic, enigmatic country with plenty to offer open-minded adventurers. Curiosity piqued? Here’s my guide to the top 5 things to see and do in Paraguay.

Asunción
Founded in 1537 by the Spanish, Asunción was once one of the most powerful colonial strongholds on the whole continent. Today it’s a modern, welcoming capital city, with a handful of original 17th-century buildings, great restaurants and revealing historical sites. Stick around Plaza de Los Heroes, Manzana de la Rivera, and Playa Uruguaya for the best architecture, before catching a bus out to the immersive Museo del Barro – a must-see museum packed with ancient art. In the balmy evenings, head to Avenida Mariscal López to scope out colonial-style mansions, or down to the bay for a breezy riverside walk.

Iguazú Falls
Technically straddling the border between Brazil and Argentina, the unmissable Iguazú Falls are just a hop away from Ciudad del Este on Paraguay’s eastern edge. Among the greatest falls in the world, there are 250 chaotic cascades and a myriad of epic, jungle-like pathways on the Argentinean side. Take a day trip across from the city by bus and don’t miss Saltos del Monday en route – a spectacular 80-meter (262-foot) waterfall with viewing platforms and a pretty hiking trail nearby.

Eco Reserva Mbatoví
Adrenaline junkies should head straight for Eco Reserva Mbatoví, an ecologically diverse park south-east of Asunción. It’s lined with Chachi – a delicate fern that’s close to extinction – and is home to armadillos, native rabbits and cute rodents. Open on the weekends, you can sign up for a number of hair-raising activities – like nipping down the 105 meter long (344-foot) zipline, swinging across the four hanging bridges and descending the rappel trail down a sheer cliff face – for about US$35.

La Santisima Trinidad de Paraná and Ruinas Jesuiticas de Jesús de Tavarangué
The gnarled ruins of Jesuit colonies built by missionaries in the 17th century are perhaps Paraguay’s most visited spots. These two UNESCO World Heritage sites in Encarnación reveal the scope of the Jesuits’ mission to assimilate the indigenous Guaraní to their religion. After the Guaraní War in 1756, which forced Jesuits out of Spanish lands, the colonies were abandoned and fell into decay. Stay past dusk for the nighttime light show at Trinidad, and check out the smart museum for the history of slavery and colonization in the region.

Parque Nacional Ybycuí
Ybycuí is Paraguay’s most visited national park – and for good reason. It’s an exotic stretch of the Upper Paraná Atlantic Forest, home to the howler and capuchin monkeys, peccary, coatí and tropical birds. Entry is only around US$8 per vehicle, which includes a visit to the iron foundry and museum – a relic of Paraguay’s arms industry. Swim in the pool beneath the park’s modest falls, or join a guided trek to spot hundreds of colorful butterflies.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My Psychologist Nati was a great help to help me find and allow me to enjoy and give the space it deserved. Little by little I discovered what I liked and what I was passionate about. It was and still is a long process. My boyfriend Neal was very supportive from the beginning, encouraging me to follow what makes me feel happy and that I like. He was there always present throughout this journey.

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