Irina Shabayeva

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Challenge Winner Interview: Season Finale!

Introducing the winner of "Project Runway" Season 6! Hear what she has to say about her experiences from the show and winning the grand prize.
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  • QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: IRINA 'S TAKE

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    What was the first garment you made?
    A miniskirt for myself to go dancing in.

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    What’s your music of choice when designing?
    Rihanna, Coldplay, U2, Shakira, Alabina and the Gipsy Kings.

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    When did you realize you had designer potential?
    When I attended Parsons School of Design.

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    Who’s your favorite past “Project Runway” designer?
    Rami Kashou is my favorite.

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    What is a fashion must?
    Hot sunglasses are a must!

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    What is your design training?
    BFA from Parsons School of Design and five years of experience in the fashion industry.

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    What are your strengths as a designer?
    All!

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    What are your weaknesses as a designer?
    I want instant gratification. I’m impatient.

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    What’s influenced your designs over the years?
    Art, music, people, women, pop culture, ancient cultures and love!

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    What’s your favorite material or fabric to work with?
    Jersey and silk.

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    What’s the item you’re most proud of designing?
    I am really proud of my coats.

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    Do you prefer sketching or draping?
    Both. Love both!

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    Do you prefer patterns or solids?
    Both.

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    What are your favorite colors?
    Red, violet and black.

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    What fashion faux pas drives you crazy?
    Oversized silicone breasts.

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    What’s the ugliest thing you’ve ever worn?
    A punk knit skirt.

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    What’s your biggest fear as a designer?
    Insanity.

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    Who is your favorite style icon?
    Sophia Loren, Cleopatra and Queen Elizabeth.

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    What celebrity would you like to design for?
    Madonna, Rihanna, Nicole Kidman and Scarlett Johansson.

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    Who’s your favorite supermodel muse?
    Christy Turlington is my favorite.

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    If you had to name your label, you’d call it …
    Irina Shabayeva. Fleur en Fleur.

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    If you weren’t designing, you’d be …
    A rock star, a chocolatier or a trophy wife.

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    Do you have any pets?
    Cute little Matisse poodle named Princess. She’s seven pounds of love.

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    How would you describe your family?
    Smothering, but sweet. Nosy!

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    How were you described as a kid?
    Eccentric, creative, troublesome and good.

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    How are you described now?
    Ha-ha! I think the same as what I just said before.

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    What is your sign?
    Aquarius.

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    Why are you (or aren’t you) easy to live with?
    I am easy to live with because I’m respectful. But if people touch my stuff, it’s war!

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    What’s your favorite hangout back home?
    A bar in Little Italy.

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    What are your hobbies besides designing?
    I don’t really do anything else. Oh, I dance!

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    What are your favorite movies and TV shows?
    “V for Vendetta” is my favorite movie. Shows: “The Tudors” and “Diary of a Call Girl.”

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    What are your favorite books and authors?
    I like biographies: “The Last Mrs. Astor” and “The Suri Goddess.”

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    What are your favorite websites?
    AgentProvocateur.com, Style.com.

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    Do you prefer iPhone or BlackBerry?
    iPhone.

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    Do you prefer Wii or PlayStation?
    Neither.

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    Do you prefer fast food or gourmet?
    Both.

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    Do you prefer cooking or getting takeout?
    Both.

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    What’s your favorite food?
    Dark chocolate and sushi.

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    What’s your guiltiest pleasure?
    Makeup shopping.

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    Do you prefer beer or wine?
    Wine.

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    What’s your biggest pet peeve?
    Annoying people.

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    What past “Project Runway” challenge would you want to do?
    The Paris challenge.

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    What past “Project Runway” challenge wouldn’t you want to do?
    So many – no candy ****!

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    Why are you going to win?
    Because I am the best. I will save the world one dress at a time! The world is waiting. Tick, tock

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