Fausto Altamirano, the designer behind Baccio Couture, came to Miami from his native Ecuador at the age of 17, to attend Miami Int’l University of Art and Design, with just $ 500 and a dream. Soon he was making luxurious hand painted lace pattern dresses and adding Swarovski elements.
Directions from South: 1-95 Northbound, exit 395 East (MacArthur Causeway) to Alton Road North, right on 17th Street, left on Convention Center Drive.
Directions from North: 1-95 Southbound, exit 195 East (Julia Tuttle Causeway) to Alton Road South, left on 17th Street, left on Convention Center Drive.
