Luxe Beat Magazine April 2014 | Page 55

Luxe Beat Interviews Fashion Designer Julian Chang By Michelle Winner Fashion Designer Julian Chang is a man-about-theworld. Growing up in Peru, the son of a Chinese father and Peruvian mother Julian's multi-cultural environment embraced support for family, loyalty, integrity, education, and a strong work ethic. Today he brings his international love of color to his base of operations and inspiration in Miami, Florida. A talented fashion designer who understands a woman's shape and accentuating her best features, his designs are cut to flatter. In more than 500 boutiques worldwide, his collections are popular with stylish women and celebrities. Julian defines his fashion perspective by telling LBM, “Style is not based on brand names, labels or latest season’s must haves. Style is within yourself. My collections bring you an effortless look by mixing timeless, comfortable pieces that you love and will always be relevant to your wardrobe. Miami’s lifestyle is my inspiration, so I mix glamour with sexiness and confidence.” As a young man he was interested in art and design, but his epiphany came when his sister took him to his first fashion show. This new world opened in him an opportunity to use Julian Chang