Spanish

The World of Work:

Who is Esteban Cortazar?
Esteban is a young and famous/successful Colombian fashion designer.
Who was the main influence in Esteban’s life?
d. his father
Which elements from his native land are present in his creations?
Bright colours, flowers and indigenous art.
Explain how his interest in fashion developed into a career.
When he was eight years old he wanted to get an autograph from Cindy Crawford. At twelve, he asked for a sewing machine as a present. At fourteen he presented his first fashion collection at school. At fifteen he was invited to the Miami fashion week. At eighteen he had his first presentation in New York and now, at twenty, he has amongst his customers names such as Shakira and Paris Hilton.
How does the text describe Esteban Cortazar?
The text describes Cortázar as being young and successful – he is only 20 years old and he is designing for famous people. He is also very talented and creative, he has impressed the big names in the fashion industry with his designs, style and colours. He is focused, he loves his work and he knows what he wants.