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February 10, 2021

MAY 30, 2019

Matilde Caceres (Matilda) describes the journey of becoming a fashion designer and following her dreams.

When I moved back to Houston and would pass by the Art Institute of Houston, I knew it was time to go for my dream of being a fashion designer as now, I would have access to a fashion school. It was just the beginning of my fashion career. Late 2016, I created the website http://miczedesignstudio.com with designs from vendors I would represent that followed today’s fashion trends straight from the runways. Then, later, the following year, locals started to request alterations and custom designs from me. My dear friend and photographer, Dixie Dalton was my first customer to request a custom outfit from me. She looked like royalty when we were done. I knew after that, this is what I am supposed to be doing. I was grateful and accepted all requests after that as it spiraled fast. It was challenging, but, I was all in. This year, 2019 has been extremely busy in the custom design division. I love watching how people express themselves through fashion and buying at the store is no longer satisfying. My customers want custom staple pieces to be added to their wardrobe and are willing to pay the price for it. I have had grown women do a ballerina’s pirouette in my studio while wearing their newly created garment. The process is super exciting! I am always thrilled by each individual request. Every customer is so unique and that is the most rewarding part of being a fashion designer creating individual custom pieces.

Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
My journey has not been easy at all. I believe we over analyze and come up with our own obstacles. I remember not having a serger machine as one of the obstacles or the financial backing but, I would french seam every article of clothes until I would get my serger to finish off the edges of clothing to make them look professional. That is just one example. Therefore, my advice is to work with what you have and the rest will follow.

One of my former bosses advised, that if you are dreaming up a business, you just have to start. You are not going to have all the answers, but that is okay. You will find those answers as you go.

It is the truth, one must also have goals in order to succeed and expand your business. One must be willing to put in the hours into their business in order to see the growth and surround yourself with like-minded people to bounce off of. I put my heart into my business as it shows and customers see it and appreciate it.

Please tell us about Micze Design Studio.
I specialize in women’s apparel and custom made staple pieces. I love dressing women of all ages, shapes, and sizes. My goal is to make the garment transform my client. I am mesmerized when I have an extremely shy customer go from shy to exuberant confident the minute they put on their custom dress. Wow! I am in awe when my customer’s fall in love with a garment I created for them. It is an amazing feeling.