Christopher Straub

OUT 11/05/2009

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Christopher Straub Video Blog: Episode 12

Designer Christopher Straub gives his take on "Project Runway" Season 6 Episode 12 and creating a design using the Getty Center as inspiration. Episode air date: 11/05/09
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The designers must create a design using the Getty Center as inspiration. Guest Judge: Cindy Crawford and Cynthia Rowley. Aired November 5 at 10 pm et/pt
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  • QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: CHRISTOPHER'S TAKE

    1 of 43 questions
    What was the first garment you made?
    When I was 14, I made a pair of crazy clown pants.

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    What’s your music of choice when designing?
    I mostly have VH1 on when designing: “Rock of Love,” “I Love New York,” etc.

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    3 of 43 questions
    When did you realize you had designer potential?
    More recently, I realized I had real potential. Maybe six or seven years ago.

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    4 of 43 questions
    Who’s your favorite past “Project Runway” designer?
    Christian Siriano. Always fantastic pieces!

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    Can you describe past jobs you’ve had?
    Wedding planner, set designer, retail management and freelance designer.

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    What is a fashion must?
    Big-ass sunglasses.

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    What is your design training?
    I’m self-taught.

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    What are your strengths as a designer?
    Incorporating volume into my garments.

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    What are your weaknesses as a designer?
    Body-hugging garments (fitted) and working with delicate fabrics.

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    What’s influenced your designs over the years?
    I’m inspired by simple shapes and designs; I use that to create a clean look.

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    11 of 43 questions
    What’s your favorite material or fabric to work with?
    I love heavy and ridged fabrics, mostly.

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    12 of 43 questions
    What’s the item you’re most proud of designing?
    My most recent collection of dresses.

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    13 of 43 questions
    Do you prefer sketching or draping?
    A little of each. I like to get fabric first and then get inspired by it.

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    Do you prefer patterns or solids?
    Mostly solids, but I love a leopard print.

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    What are your favorite colors?
    Grays and golds.

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    What’s your biggest fear as a designer?
    For the judges to see my stuff as too simple. I like to call my point of view “clean and fresh.”

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    What fashion faux pas drives you crazy?
    Outfits that are too matchy-matchy … change it up a little bit.

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    What’s the ugliest thing you’ve ever worn?
    Plastic clothing … in high school I was a little weird.

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    19 of 43 questions
    Who is your favorite style icon?
    Posh, she just cut her hair again … love it!

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    What celebrity would you like to design for?
    Pink, Selma Blair, Fergie and Rihanna.

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    21 of 43 questions
    Who’s your favorite supermodel muse?
    My friend Sarah! She is fabulous.

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    If you had to name your label, you’d call it …
    Cricket or Buckshot LeStraub.

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    If you weren’t designing, you’d be …
    Drinking.

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    How would you describe your family?
    I lost my father at 12 and my house at 18. My mom hates her job, and my brother has no job.

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    How were you described as a kid?
    Quiet, shy and a mama’s boy.

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    How are you described now?
    Loud, friendly and star of my own “Christopher Show.”

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    What is your sign?
    Capricorn.

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    Why are you (or aren’t you) easy to live with?
    I’m difficult to live with. I don’t cook or clean.

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    What are your hobbies besides designing?
    Travel and eating out.

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    What are your favorite movies and TV shows?
    Project Runway, Family Guy, King of the Hill, Futurama, VH1 and America’s Next Top Model.

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    31 of 43 questions
    What are your favorite books and authors?
    I don’t read.

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    What are your favorite websites?
    realityblurred.com, AdultSwim.com, ToyWiz.com and craigslist.com.

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    33 of 43 questions
    Do you prefer iPhone or BlackBerry?
    I’d love an iPhone.

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    Do you prefer Wii or PlayStation?
    Nintendo 64.

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    Do you prefer fast food or gourmet?
    Fast food.

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    Do you prefer cooking or getting takeout?
    Takeout.

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    37 of 43 questions
    What’s your favorite food?
    Sushi.

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    Do you prefer beer or wine?
    Water, thank you very much.

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    What’s your guiltiest pleasure?
    Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

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    40 of 43 questions
    What’s your biggest pet peeve?
    Difficult personality types.

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    What past “Project Runway” challenge would you want to do?
    MyScene Barbie challenge from Season 2.

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    What past “Project Runway” challenge wouldn’t you want to do?
    Team challenges … boo!

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    43 of 43 questions
    Why are you going to win?
    Personality + Talent = Success. Who could argue with that?

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