Louise Black

OUT 10/01/2009

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Louise Black Video Blog: Episode 7

Designer Louise Black gives her take on "Project Runway" Season 6 Episode 7 and creating two looks in blue for Macy's INC brand. Episode air date: 10/01/09.
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The designers must create two looks in blue for Macy's INC brand. Guest Judges: Martine Reardon and Zanna Roberts. Aired October 1 at 10 pm et/pt
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  • QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: LOUISE'S TAKE

    1 of 46 questions
    What was the first garment you made?
    My wedding dress.

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    What’s your music of choice when designing?
    I don’t own an iPod. I occasionally listen to music, but I really like to work when it’s quiet.

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    When did you realize you had designer potential?
    2001, when I first started selling my hand-sewn pieces on eBay

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    Who’s your favorite past “Project Runway” designer?
    Jay McCarroll.

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    Can you describe past jobs you’ve had?
    Five years as a pharmacy technician; one and a half years as a clinical lab tech.

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    What is a fashion must?
    Nice Italian shoes.

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    What is your design training?
    Self-taught until 2006, when I started my technical training at El Centro College.

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    What are your strengths as a designer?
    My attention to detail, followed by my ability to sew fast.

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    What are your weaknesses as a designer?
    Menswear.

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    What’s influenced your designs over the years?
    History. Love mixing past decades to come up with new styles. I’m influenced now by modern architecture.

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    What’s your favorite material or fabric to work with?
    Chiffon or drape-weight silks.

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    What’s the item you’re most proud of designing?
    A corset/bustier made entirely of vintage leather gloves.

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    Do you prefer sketching or draping?
    Draping.

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    Do you prefer patterns or solids?
    Patterns.

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    What are your favorite colors?
    Red and pinks, and greens and beiges.

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    What’s your biggest fear as a designer?
    Losing my creative abilities in some freak accident.

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    What fashion faux pas drives you crazy?
    People who think it’s tacky to wear bright colors in the winter.

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    What’s the ugliest thing you’ve ever worn?
    Those awful suede slouch boots from the ’80s.

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    Who is your favorite style icon?
    Isabella Blow.

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    How would you dress first lady Michelle Obama?
    No idea.

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    What celebrity would you like to design for?
    Isabella Rossellini.

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    Who’s your favorite supermodel muse?
    My model friend, Courtney Ford.

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    If you had to name your label, you’d call it …
    Louise Black, of course!

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    If you weren’t designing, you’d be …
    An archaeologist.

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    How would you describe your family?
    Loving, easygoing, very open and honest.

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    Do you have any pets?
    Bird Bird (parrot), Kitty Precious (cat) and Mr. Orange (cat).

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    How were you described as a kid?
    Independent and devious.

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    How are you described now?
    Hardworking and eclectic.

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    Do you have a nickname?
    Weezy (my middle name is Louise) and Benny, due to my obsession with the Indian song “Benny Love” — Google it.

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    What is your sign?
    Sagittarius.

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    Why are you (or aren’t you) easy to live with?
    I’m very considerate. But I can also be a tad OCD around family and friends.

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    What are your hobbies besides designing?
    Jogging, painting, making jewelry and clothes for myself, and shopping for antiques and knickknacks.

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    What are your favorite movies and TV shows?
    Movies: Pulp Fiction, all James Bond films, most David Lynch films. TV: Rome, Deadwood, Carnivale.

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    What are your favorite books and authors?
    Harry Potter, Stephen King … there are so many, but I’m bad with names.

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    What are your favorite websites?
    Style.com, Etsy.com and eBay.

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    Do you prefer iPhone or BlackBerry?
    iPhone.

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    Do you prefer Wii or PlayStation?
    PlayStation.

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    Do you prefer fast food or gourmet?
    Gourmet.

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    Do you prefer cooking or getting takeout?
    Cooking.

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    What’s your favorite food?
    Truffle potato salad.

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    Do you prefer beer or wine?
    Wine.

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    What’s your guiltiest pleasure?
    Gin martinis.

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    What’s your biggest pet peeve?
    People who take themselves too seriously.

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    What past “Project Runway” challenge would you want to do?
    Making garments from plants.

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    What past “Project Runway” challenge wouldn’t you want to do?
    The menswear challenge.

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    Why are you going to win?
    Because I’m a little insane and believe the fashion world is ready for a shakedown!

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