Hernan Lander


Hernán Lander is a New York City based Dominican Republic fashion designer. His designs have been featured in Model Latina and worn by celebrities such as Olivia Munn. He was selected as 2010's "Breakout Designer" by Time Out magazine.

Education

Lander attended Altos de Chavón design school in the Dominican Republic. He obtained a full scholarship to study at the Parsons The New School for Design in Manhattan.

Career

Lander worked for renown Mexican designer Rogelio Velasco during an internship at his design house, Velasco Couture. Lander has also collaborated with other designers including Derek Lam, Proenza Schouler, and Ralph Lauren.
In 2007 he was a finalist in the Gap Design competition and he also won the Nordstrom competition that same year. He produced and sold his collection from this competition.
After graduation from Parson he worked with Donna Karan, up to December 2008. He subsequently launched his self-titled contemporary line.
Lander was featured in the iFashion Network sponsored iFashion Week for their Spring 2010 show. This event is produced by iConcept Media Group; it forms part of the broader New York Fashion Week. He was later nominated by Time Out magazine as the "Breakout Designer" for 2010.
He appeared on the Mercedes-Benz sponsored New York Fashion Week's Fall 2013 show, held from February 7–14.
Lander was a contestant in the 13th season of the reality TV show Project Runway, placing 13th in the competition.