Ximena Valero officially began her fashion career in her hometown of Mexico City, as a pre-teen: taking sewing and fashion classes. 

At 17, she entered FIDM San Diego. In her early 20’s Valero managed a fashion photography studio while continuing to design and produce her own creations. At 24 she accepted an offer to work as a designer for Victoria’s Secret/ Limited Inc., in New York.

While in the big apple, she co-founded New York Fashion Group