Personal brand shaped by elegance, ambition, and confidence

Based in Los Angeles, Maria Angelica Laverde is building a personal brand shaped by elegance, ambition, and confidence. A Latina entrepreneur, content creator, and fashion enthusiast, she sees style as a way to express identity and self-belief. In this conversation with Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam, she speaks about her approach to fashion, her inspirations, and the mindset behind her work.

Outfits: Naked Wardrobe. Shoes: Dolce and Gabbana. Earrings: Givenchy. Hat: Ruslan Baginskiy.

HBZVN: How would you describe your personal style?

MARIA ANGELICA LAVERDE: My personal style is feminine, elegant and timeless. I love pieces that highlight confidence and sophistication while still feeling modern. I believe true style is not just about trends, but about how a woman carries herself and expresses her personality through fashion.

HBZVN: What inspires your fashion choices?

MARIA ANGELICA LAVERDE: I’m inspired by classic glamour, strong women and the energy of cities like Los Angeles where creativity and individuality are everywhere. I also draw inspiration from international fashion icons and editorial aesthetics that combine elegance with storytelling.

Outfits: Naked Wardrobe. Shoes: Dolce and Gabbana. Earrings: Givenchy. Hat: Ruslan Baginskiy.

HBZVN: What does fashion mean to you?

MARIA ANGELICA LAVERDE: Fashion is a form of communication. It tells the world who you are without needing words. For me, fashion represents empowerment, confidence and the ability to reinvent yourself. It’s about creating your own narrative and expressing your identity.

HBZVN: How do you balance entrepreneurship and fashion?

MARIA ANGELICA LAVERDE: For me, fashion and entrepreneurship go hand in hand because both are about vision and creativity. Building a personal brand requires discipline, authenticity and a clear sense of identity. Fashion allows me to communicate that vision visually while my business projects allow me to bring that vision to life.

Dress: PH5. Scarf: Kith. Makeup: Dior. Earrings: YSL. Sunglasses: Oliver People’s.

HBZVN: What message would you like to share with women around the world?

MARIA ANGELICA LAVERDE: I believe every woman has the power to reinvent herself. No matter where you come from or what challenges you face, confidence and determination can take you anywhere. My message is to embrace your femininity, believe in your dreams and never be afraid to create your own path.

Dress: PH5. Scarf: Kith. Makeup: Dior. Earrings: YSL.

HBZVN: What are your goals for the future?

MARIA ANGELICA LAVERDE: My goal is to continue expanding my personal brand internationally, collaborating with fashion and lifestyle brands, and inspiring women through my work. I want to keep evolving creatively and sharing stories that celebrate elegance, strength and modern femininity.

Dress: PH5. Scarf: Kith. Makeup: Dior. Earrings: YSL. Sunglasses: Oliver People’s.

Model Maria Angelica Laverde @maria_angelica_laverde.
Hair: Minerva
Makeup: Miko Harutyunyan @makeupbymiko7.
Photographer: Igor Malakhov @igor__malakhov.

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