Christiane King

OUT 01/14/2010

Age: 30

Hometown: Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire

Profession: Fashion designer

Favorite Designer: I love Marchesa and Balenciaga.

CHRISTIANE'S SCORECARD

Back to New York: Out
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Extended Judging of Christiane King, Episode 1

Watch bonus footage of runway judging of Christiane King from "Project Runway" Season 7, episode 1. Christiane King got one of the lowest scores. Episode air date: 01/14/10.

CHRISTIANE'S DESIGN IN EPISODE 1: Back to New York

The designers must create a look that embodies who they are as a designer. Guest Judge: Nicole Richie Aired January 14 at 10 pm et/pt

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OVERALL RATING:1.9 /5
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OVERALL RATING 2.5 / 5
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What was the first garment you ever made?

I remember hand-sewing a skirt at about 15. I didn't have a sewing machine.
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What is your music of choice when designing?

Something upbeat. I'm in love with Lady Gaga, but you'll always hear Beyonce in my studio!
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When did you realize you had designer potential?

Between 13 and 15. That's when I really started sketching and getting into fashion design.
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Favorite designer(s)?

It used to be Emanuel Ungaro. Now I love Marchesa and Balenciaga.
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Current occupation?

Fashion designer.
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Can you describe past jobs you've had?

A childrenswear designer, a Banana Republic sales associate and a law office file clerk.
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What is a fashion must?

Any of my designs.
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What is your design training?

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design.
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Have you won any awards related to design?

Best of Couture award for my senior collection at Woodbury University annual gala in 2005.
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What are your strengths as a designer?

I consider myself a very creative, versatile and focused designer.
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What are your weaknesses as a designer?

Menswear!
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What's influenced your designs over the years?

My greatest inspiration has always been the woman's body.
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What's your favorite material or fabric to work with?

Silks, silks, silks! I use mostly wovens. I like to sculpt and drape fabrics around the body.
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What's the item you're most proud of designing?

My wedding dress. It was a very romantic ball gown. I had to fit myself.
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Do you prefer sketching or draping?

I sketch and drape.
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Do you prefer patterns or solids?

I'm as much into prints as into solids. Right now I've been using more solids.
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What are your favorite colors?

LOVE colors! Reds, purples, greens, blues. Bright and deep, not as much into pastels.
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What's your biggest fear as a designer?

To fall out of touch with women's needs.
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What fashion faux pas drives you crazy?

To wear something that does not represent you as a person. Be yourself when dressing!
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What's the ugliest thing you've ever worn?

What? Never happens with me!
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Who are your favorite style icons?

Lady Gaga. She's so over-the-top. There's nothing more attractive than a bold personal style.
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How would you dress first lady Michelle Obama?

A sheath dress, color-blocked, with some partial draping to accentuate her amazing body.
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What celebrity would you like to design for?

Angela Bassett, Jada Pinkett Smith and Charlize Theron. They're assertive, smart and feminine.
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Who's your supermodel muse?

Chanel Iman.
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What do you look for in a model?

Striking looks to draw people to the clothes. No matter the race, I prefer darker skin and curves.
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If you had to name your label, you'd call it . . .

Christiane King.
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If you weren't designing, you'd be . . .

An architect or into real estate.
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Dream place to set up your design business?

Living in L.A., I think I'm in the ideal place. I'm eyeing a spot on Rodeo Drive!
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Any other cultures or places you wish you could design for?

My designs are universal. They are designs that the whole world can understand and appreciate.
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How were you described as a kid?

Quiet and focused.
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How are you described now?

Kind, creative, ambitious, persistent and goofy.
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Can you describe your family?

Very close and tight. I'm the second of four children, and have one brother and two sisters.
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Marriage or kids?

Married for about one and a half years.
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Why are you (or aren't you) easy to live with?

I'm easy to live with because I'm very considerate of people's personal space.
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What's your favorite hangout back home?

My back garden.
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What are your hobbies besides designing?

Hiking, cooking and shopping.
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What are your favorite movies?

Love Moulin Rouge, The Wizard of Oz, Brown Sugar and North Country.
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What are your favorite TV shows?

Flash Forward is pretty awesome. I'll admit I'm addicted to The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
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What are your favorite books and authors?

Les Fleurs du Mal by Baudelaire . great French poems.
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What are your favorite websites?

www.style.com.
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iPhone or BlackBerry?

What's a BlackBerry? I have an iPhone.
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Fast food or gourmet?

Gourmet.
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Cooking or takeout?

Cooking.
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Favorite food?

Anything Asian.
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Beer or wine?

Wine . . . red wine.
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Guiltiest pleasure?

Nutella strawberry crepes.
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Biggest pet peeve?

Tardy people.
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Favorite designer from past seasons of Project Runway?

Rami Kashou.
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Project Runway challenge you wish they'd bring back for your season?

Grocery store challenge. I think you can be so creative with it.
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Project Runway challenge you hope they don't bring back?

Menswear.
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Your take on team challenges?

Hate them. Things can go really wrong if they don't have the same design aesthetic.
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How did you end up auditioning for Project Runway?

The first time I saw an episode, I knew I belonged on that show.