Juan-Manuel Olivera-Silvera graduated from L'Ecole Superieure Des Arts Appliques Duperré in Paris France, one of the major and most reputable European establishments in the teaching of Art Methods and Decorative Arts. Renowned for its cross-disciplinary and its capacity for innovation, Duperré allowed Juan-Manuel to become skilled in multiple aspect of design, such as fashion, textile, industrial and graphic, as well as expanding his talents in the fields of fine art disciplines.

In Paris, JM had the privilege to work with such prestigious firms as the House of Courréges, Carven Haute-Couture and Popy Moreni and their illustrious founders.

In New York, his career in fields of Fashion include working at Vivienne Tam, Liz Claiborne, Kenneth Cole, Overtsock.com, The Doneger Group, Ugo Luxury. Those opportunities allowed him to work as a Creative Director and Director of Merchandising in Europe, North America, and Asia, where the five languages he already speaks were invaluable assets. Along the way he exhibited his art in New York Gallery and launched is own collection and e-commerce.

As Professional Lecturer at Marist College's Fashion Department, JM teaches Fashion Design and related promotion courses, continuing his passion for the arts and design in all its forms, ever ready to meet new challenges.