Tommie Hernandez, F.I.T., graduate, got a bachelor’s degree in architecture before deciding to study her hobby since she was a kid: fashion design. After interning at renowned Irish designer Daryl K’s studio in SoHo, she returned to Puerto Rico eight years ago, and since then established her line of swimwear, inspired in the beautiful beaches of her sunny island: Puerto Rico.

Tommie has been the designer of the official swimsuits of many beauty pageants, including Miss Puerto Rico Universe, and for the past four years, Miss World Puerto Rico. Many local celebrities have worn her designs, and her bikinis are favorites of ex-Miss Teen USA Vanessa Minnillo and top model Caridee English.