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Jesus Estrada
Exit Interview: Episode 4
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1 of 51 questionsWhat was the first garment you ever made?A corset with a tulle bubble skirt. -
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2 of 51 questionsWhat is your music of choice when designing?Rent; love the music. -
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3 of 51 questionsWhen did you realize you had designer potential?When I started dressing Barbies. -
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4 of 51 questionsFavorite designer(s)?Alexander McQueen, Dolce and Gabbana. -
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5 of 51 questionsCurrent occupation?Freelance designer. -
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6 of 51 questionsCan you describe past jobs you've had?Working in a cafe. -
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7 of 51 questionsWhat is a fashion must?A murse (men's purse). -
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8 of 51 questionsWhat is your design training?Fashion Careers College, and a special thanks to Somsi Couture. -
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9 of 51 questionsHave you won any awards related to design?I won first place on Mrs. Mexico for evening dress and traditional outfit. -
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10 of 51 questionsWhat are your strengths as a designer?My sewing skills, the way I fit my dresses, and always learning from my mistakes. -
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11 of 51 questionsWhat are your weaknesses as a designer?Procrastinating. -
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12 of 51 questionsWhat's influenced your designs over the years?Everything grandiose. Dolce and Gabbana. Things that are dark and edgy, slightly punk. -
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13 of 51 questionsWhat's your favorite material or fabric to work with?Organza, dupioni, silk, leather, reptile prints. -
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14 of 51 questionsWhat's the item you're most proud of designing?Every new piece I make. -
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15 of 51 questionsDo you prefer sketching or draping?Both. Love to sketch before draping. -
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16 of 51 questionsDo you prefer patterns or solids?Patterns. -
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17 of 51 questionsWhat are your favorite colors?Black, gray, midnight blue. Dark colors. -
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18 of 51 questionsWhat's your biggest fear as a designer?I'm fearless. -
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19 of 51 questionsWhat fashion faux pas drives you crazy?Denim jackets. -
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20 of 51 questionsWhat's the ugliest thing you've ever worn?Nothing. I make everything work. -
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21 of 51 questionsWho are your favorite style icons?Victoria Beckham. -
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22 of 51 questionsHow would you dress first lady Michelle Obama?Something in the style from the '60s, with lighter solid colors. -
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23 of 51 questionsWhat celebrity would you like to design for?Jennifer Lopez, anything she wants. And Lady Gaga. -
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24 of 51 questionsWho's your supermodel muse?Iman. -
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25 of 51 questionsWhat do you look for in a model?If you're 5'11 or 6 feet tall with long hair, and can work the runway, I'll love you. Work it! -
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26 of 51 questionsIf you had to name your label, you'd call it . . .Jesus Estrada. -
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27 of 51 questionsIf you weren't designing, you'd be . . .An actor or a model. -
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28 of 51 questionsDream place to set up your design business?New York, on Fifth Avenue. -
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29 of 51 questionsAny other cultures or places you wish you could design for?Europe and Africa. -
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30 of 51 questionsHow were you described as a kid?Creative and loud. -
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31 of 51 questionsHow are you described now?Outgoing, loud and talented. -
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32 of 51 questionsCan you describe your family?One hot tamale. -
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33 of 51 questionsWhy are you (or aren't you) easy to live with?Am I easy to live with? -
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34 of 51 questionsWhat's your favorite hangout back home?The beach. Love the water. -
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35 of 51 questionsWhat are your hobbies besides designing?Hanging out with my friends and watching movies. -
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36 of 51 questionsWhat are your favorite movies?Rent. -
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37 of 51 questionsWhat are your favorite TV shows?So You Think You Can Dance; Project Runway, of course; and The Real Housewives. -
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38 of 51 questionsWhat are your favorite websites?Style.com. -
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39 of 51 questionsWhat are your favorite books and authors?Don't like reading books, but I love magazines. -
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40 of 51 questionsiPhone or BlackBerry?I would love to own an iPhone! Soon, very soon. -
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41 of 51 questionsFast food or gourmet?Love fast food 'cause it's fast. -
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42 of 51 questionsCooking or takeout?Hate to cook. Love takeout. -
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43 of 51 questionsFavorite food?Italian, Thai and, of course, Mexican. -
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44 of 51 questionsBeer or wine?Love my wine with dinner. -
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45 of 51 questionsGuiltiest pleasure?Clothing. I'm a designer; why not make it? -
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46 of 51 questionsBiggest pet peeve?Liars. -
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47 of 51 questionsFavorite designer from past seasons of Project Runway?Jay, Austin and Gordana. She should've made it to Bryant Park. -
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48 of 51 questionsProject Runway challenge you hope they bring back for your season?The Barbie challenge and the flower challenge. -
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49 of 51 questionsProject Runway challenge you hope they don't bring back for your season?OMG, the men's challenge, even though it would be a good challenge. -
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50 of 51 questionsYour take on team challenges?I love them, because two brains think better than one when you're both in the same boat. -
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51 of 51 questionsHow did you end up auditioning for Project Runway?I got an e-mail from my fashion school and they wrote, We thought you would be interesting.






















