"I’m a fashion designer/sketch artist/photographer. I was born in the beautiful country of Nicaragua I come from a generation of pattern makers and dress makers. My great grand father Emillio O. was a dress maker who made a name for him self by making beautiful hand crafted clothing throughout his life time. As a tribute to him and to all of the women in my family who made Alta Moda not only a way of living but an instrument to accentuate women’s beauty, I adopted his name Emillio O. to continue the art and craft he once created."

With an extensive background in the fashion industry, Emilio O. is fast becoming one of fashion's rising stars. Originally from Nicaragua,, He studied at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising where he majored in Fashion Design. During his time as a student, he established himself as a working professional. From Grammy winners to world renowned models, Emillio’s work extends far beyond design. In 2004, for example, Emillio O. had the pleasure of working as a stylist for Roberto Cavalli's Celebrity runway event. There, Emillio O. had opportunity to work with Oscar winner Halle Berry. In 2006 he was delighted to work with Sheila E. for the Circle of Passion Celebrity Fashion fundraiser. Other contributions that Emilio O. has made include work with Frederick’s of Hollywood (as a fashion Illustrator), Pelle Pelle’s star studded celebrity fashion show (as a  back stage producer), and serving as the Chief Designer for actor, Christian Moralde one-person show: Don’t call me Walter! 

Emillio O. is also a published artist, with his work appearing in Colors For Modern Fashion published by 9 Heads Media.

His first collaboration as a co-designer debut during LA Mercedes-Benz fashion week for coco Johnsen Spring 2008 women's ready to wear collection. During this time Emillio O. also established him self as a professional fashion photographer creating coco Johnsen's accessories advertising campaign for that same year. In 2008 Emillio O. when on to create art work for Eccentric Symphony, the urban yet luxurious clothing line favored among celebrities such as, Britney Spears, Madonna, Steven Tyler, Richie Sambora, Ashlee Simpson and Nicole Richie to mention a few. His collaboration was a special project for Angelina Jolie. 2009 is a very exciting year, Emillio O. is currently working on a personal photo book with long time friend CHYNA. He looks forward to his continued growth in an industry that he loves: Fashion.