Emilio Sosa

OUT 04/22/2010

Age: 43

Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Profession: Costume designer

Favorite Designer: Charles James

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The Finale, Part 2: Out
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Emilio Sosa Project Runway Season 7 Finale Collection

Exit Interview 1: Episode 14 (Finale Part 2)

Designer exit interview 1: Episode 14 (Finale Part 2). Watch an interview from one of the two designers who was voted off on "Project Runway" Season 7 Episode 14 (Finale Part 2).

EMILIO'S DESIGN IN EPISODE 14: The Finale, Part 2

The final three, Emilio, Mila and Seth Aaron, show their best looks during Fashion Week in Bryant Park. Guest Judge: Faith Hill Aired April 22 at 10 pm et/pt.

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What was the first garment you ever made?

A blouse for my mother.
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What is your music of choice when designing?

Lizz Wright.
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When did you realize you had designer potential?

When I was 14 years old.
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Favorite designer(s)?

Charles James.
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Current occupation?

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

Too many to mention. I've done a lot of different things to be able to design.
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What is a fashion must?

Ladies: Croc three-inch pumps. Men: Navy suit, properly fitted.
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What is your design training?

Five years at Pratt and 20 years at Grace Costumes, Inc.
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Have you won any awards related to design?

TDF/Irene Sharaff Young Master Award, 2006. Named Design Virtuoso by American Theater Magazine, 2003.
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What are your strengths as a designer?

Fit and color.
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What's influenced your designs over the years?

I've always been interested in history, how people lived, what they wore.
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What's your favorite material or fabric to work with?

Double wool crepe.
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What's the item you're most proud of designing?

My sister-in-law and best friend's wedding dresses.
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Do you prefer sketching or draping?

Both.
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Do you prefer patterns or solids?

Both.
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What are your favorite colors?

All.
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What's your biggest fear as a designer?

Not being relevant.
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What fashion faux pas drives you crazy?

Clothing that's too tight.
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What's the ugliest thing you've ever worn?

Clothes from the '80s.
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Who are your favorite style icons?

Lois Alexander.
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How would you dress first lady Michelle Obama?

My capsule collection: coat, jacket, blouse, skirt, pant and dress.
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What celebrity would you like to design for?

Lena Horne, dressing her in my capsule collection: coat, jacket, blouse, skirt, pant, and dress.
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Who's your supermodel muse?

Mounia.
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What do you look for in a model?

A model who can transform herself, has a strong walk, and has an opinion and spunk.
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If you had to name your label, you'd call it . . .

Esosa.
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If you weren't designing, you'd be . . .

Dead.
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Dream place to set up your design business?

57th and 5th.
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Any other cultures or places you wish you could design for?

I work in theater; I do it every day.
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How were you described as a kid?

Artistic.
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How are you described now?

Driven but giving.
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Can you describe your family?

Driven.
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What's your favorite hangout back home?

My mom's.
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What are your hobbies besides designing?

Worrying why I'm not designing.
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What are your favorite movies?

Cotton Comes to Harlem, Sweet Smell of Success and Mahogany.
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What are your favorite TV shows?

The Carol Burnett Show.
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What are your favorite books and authors?

Biographies: Malcolm X, Truman Capote, Richard Wright, Maya Angelou, David Geffen .
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What are your favorite websites?

Style.com, Garagepunk.com, Youtube, Wikipedia, eBay, kbdrecords and Google.
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iPhone or BlackBerry?

BlackBerry.
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Fast food or gourmet?

Both.
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Cooking or takeout?

Both.
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Favorite food?

My mom's cooking.
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Beer or wine?

Water.
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Guiltiest pleasure?

Sleeping after 9 am.
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Biggest pet peeve?

Silence in the morning. I NEED it.
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Project Runway challenge you wish they'd bring back for your season?

Jet-setter with a trip to Paris.
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Your take on team challenges?

Love them. It takes a strong designer to work with other creative types and retain a point of view.
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How did you end up auditioning for Project Runway?

I challenged myself to live outside my comfort zone.