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

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
All of my designs are original pieces; something I pride myself on. This is the culmination of approximately 17 years of skill building and refining. Getting to this point was not easy, but I will admit it has been fun. Every project has revealed to something about my skillset and artistry. I have overcome challenges by staying the course and reminding myself that “Rome wasn’t built in a day”. I have learned to be patient, to stay in pursuit of knowledge, and to really enjoy the process. I want the world to know that my brand is built from the ground up with the love and respect of the Altier/fashion industry. My story will evolve overtime and I hope that people enjoy the ride!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
If my best friend is visiting, we are definitely going to brunch, the beach, and a cool bar/lounge. For brunch we’d go to Social Roost in Downtown St Petersburg. They have really good entrees, and the location is perfect for walking off those bottomless mimosas! While many love Clearwater Beach, I prefer a more local vibe, so I would prefer to go to Pass-a-Grille Beach. There are several places to eat, and you can find parking fairly quickly. Lastly, to end the trip we’d drive into Tampa for a night at 7th and Grove. Not only do they have an amazing dinner menu, but the DJ never disappoints!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Aside from God of course, I would like to shout out my lovely grandmother Estelle. She instilled the love of clothing in me by always stressing the fact that a woman should be well put together. She also taught me how to hand-sew, the rest is history! Throughout my college years she remained supportive and always had kind words when needed. I wouldn’t be half of who I am, or have gotten this far without her.

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