Epperson

OUT 10/08/2009

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Epperson Video Blog: Episode 8

Designer Epperson gives his take on "Project Runway" Season 6 Episode 8 and converting an old wedding dress into a new look. Episode air date: 10/08/09.
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EPPERSON'S DESIGN IN EPISODE 8: A Fashionable New Beginning
The designers must convert an old wedding dress into a fashionable new look. Guest Judges: Tamara Mellon and Zanna Roberts. Aired October 8 at 10 pm et/pt
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  • QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: EPPERSON'S TAKE

    1 of 39 questions
    What was the first garment you made?
    First garment was a skirt.

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    2 of 39 questions
    What’s your music of choice when designing?
    Christian music. Israel New Breed. Hillsongs of Australia.

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    When did you realize you had designer potential?
    In 10th grade in high school.

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    4 of 39 questions
    Who’s your favorite past “Project Runway” designer?
    That “Fierce” kid (Christian Siriano).

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    5 of 39 questions
    Can you describe past jobs you’ve had?
    Designer for my store.

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    What is a fashion must?
    Layers. Love to layer.

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

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    8 of 39 questions
    What are your strengths as a designer?
    Freedom to reengineer fabric.

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    9 of 39 questions
    What are your weaknesses as a designer?
    None.

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    What’s influenced your designs over the years?
    My designs were very loose and free. Now my clothing is more tapered and constructed.

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    11 of 39 questions
    What’s your favorite material or fabric to work with?
    Treated muslin, knit and boiled wool.

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    12 of 39 questions
    What’s the item you’re most proud of designing?
    A wedding dress.

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    13 of 39 questions
    Do you prefer sketching or draping?
    Both.

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    14 of 39 questions
    Do you prefer patterns or solids?
    Both.

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    15 of 39 questions
    What are your favorite colors?
    Black, white, cinnamon and chocolate brown.

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    What fashion faux pas drives you crazy?
    Not wearing white after Labor Day.

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    How would you dress first lady Michelle Obama?
    I’d put her in a beautiful ruffled dress.

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    18 of 39 questions
    What celebrity would you like to design for?
    Cameron Diaz.

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    19 of 39 questions
    Who’s your favorite supermodel muse?
    Liya Kebede.

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    20 of 39 questions
    If you had to name your label, you’d call it …
    Epperson is the name.

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    If you weren’t designing, you’d be …
    A social worker/child therapist.

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    How would you describe your family?
    Amazing, fun-loving, strong, praying family.

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    How were you described as a kid?
    Quiet, sweet and well-mannered.

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    How are you described now?
    Special, considerate and the type who would do anything for them.

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    What is your sign?
    Taurus.

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    26 of 39 questions
    Why are you (or aren’t you) easy to live with?
    I’m easy to live with because I’m a fun, cool, nice guy.

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    27 of 39 questions
    What are your hobbies besides designing?
    Walking with my wife and kids through Central Park.

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    28 of 39 questions
    What are your favorite movies and TV shows?
    “Mahogany” is my favorite movie.

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    29 of 39 questions
    What are your favorite books and authors?
    The Bible.

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    What are your favorite websites?
    Style.com.

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    Do you prefer iPhone or BlackBerry?
    BlackBerry.

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    32 of 39 questions
    Do you prefer Wii or PlayStation?
    None, but my son loves them both.

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    Do you prefer fast food or gourmet?
    Gourmet.

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    Do you prefer cooking or getting takeout?
    Both.

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    35 of 39 questions
    What’s your favorite food?
    Pasta with chicken and broccoli.

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    36 of 39 questions
    Do you prefer beer or wine?
    Wine.

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    37 of 39 questions
    What’s your biggest pet peeve?
    Smokers, and when someone interrupts when I am speaking to start another conversation.

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    38 of 39 questions
    What past “Project Runway” challenge would you want to do?
    The denim warehouse challenge.

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    39 of 39 questions
    Why are you going to win?
    I feel that I’m coming with a unique approach and it’s all in the timing. It’s my time to shine.

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