Designer Cristina Ottaviano graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology where she apprenticed for Oscar de la Renta and Marc Jacobs, working in their ateliers and learning the intricacies of creating a collection. Her love for luxurious fabrics and intricate embroideries then led her to London where she studied at Central Saint Martins.

She debuted her eponymous evening wear collection at Radio City Music Hall during New York Fashion Week in February 2014. The collections demonstrate an exceptional art for blending classic with modern and a skillful appreciation for the limitless versatility of fabric and the rich possibilities of intricate embroidery.

In 2017, Cristina Ottaviano Inc. launched its bridal collection. Celebrity clients include Bella Hadid, Catherine Zeta Jones, Eva Longoria, Priyanka Chopra, Allison Janney, Emily Ratakowski and more. The collections are proudly made and manufactured in New York City and sold domestically and internationally.