Jesus Estrada

OUT 02/04/2010

Age: 21

Hometown: Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico

Profession: Freelance designer

Favorite Designer: Alexander McQueen, Dolce and Gabbana

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Design Your Heart Out: Out
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Exit Interview: Episode 4

Designer exit interview: Episode 4. See which designer failed to impress the judges in the challenge to create a signature dress for the Campbell’s AdDRESS Your Heart program, and was voted off on "Project Runway" Season 7 Episode 4.

JESUS'S DESIGN IN EPISODE 4: Design Your Heart Out

The designers must create a signature dress for the Campbell’s AdDRESS Your Heart program. Guest Judge: Georgina Chapman Aired February 4 at 10 pm et/pt

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What was the first garment you ever made?

A corset with a tulle bubble skirt.
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What is your music of choice when designing?

Rent; love the music.
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When did you realize you had designer potential?

When I started dressing Barbies.
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Favorite designer(s)?

Alexander McQueen, Dolce and Gabbana.
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Current occupation?

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

Working in a cafe.
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What is a fashion must?

A murse (men's purse).
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What is your design training?

Fashion Careers College, and a special thanks to Somsi Couture.
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Have you won any awards related to design?

I won first place on Mrs. Mexico for evening dress and traditional outfit.
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What 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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What are your weaknesses as a designer?

Procrastinating.
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What's influenced your designs over the years?

Everything grandiose. Dolce and Gabbana. Things that are dark and edgy, slightly punk.
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What's your favorite material or fabric to work with?

Organza, dupioni, silk, leather, reptile prints.
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What's the item you're most proud of designing?

Every new piece I make.
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Do you prefer sketching or draping?

Both. Love to sketch before draping.
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Do you prefer patterns or solids?

Patterns.
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What are your favorite colors?

Black, gray, midnight blue. Dark colors.
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What's your biggest fear as a designer?

I'm fearless.
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What fashion faux pas drives you crazy?

Denim jackets.
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What's the ugliest thing you've ever worn?

Nothing. I make everything work.
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Who are your favorite style icons?

Victoria Beckham.
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How would you dress first lady Michelle Obama?

Something in the style from the '60s, with lighter solid colors.
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What celebrity would you like to design for?

Jennifer Lopez, anything she wants. And Lady Gaga.
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Who's your supermodel muse?

Iman.
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What 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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If you had to name your label, you'd call it . . .

Jesus Estrada.
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If you weren't designing, you'd be . . .

An actor or a model.
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Dream place to set up your design business?

New York, on Fifth Avenue.
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Any other cultures or places you wish you could design for?

Europe and Africa.
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How were you described as a kid?

Creative and loud.
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How are you described now?

Outgoing, loud and talented.
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Can you describe your family?

One hot tamale.
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Why are you (or aren't you) easy to live with?

Am I easy to live with?
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What's your favorite hangout back home?

The beach. Love the water.
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What are your hobbies besides designing?

Hanging out with my friends and watching movies.
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What are your favorite movies?

Rent.
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What are your favorite TV shows?

So You Think You Can Dance; Project Runway, of course; and The Real Housewives.
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What are your favorite websites?

Style.com.
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What are your favorite books and authors?

Don't like reading books, but I love magazines.
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iPhone or BlackBerry?

I would love to own an iPhone! Soon, very soon.
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Fast food or gourmet?

Love fast food 'cause it's fast.
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Cooking or takeout?

Hate to cook. Love takeout.
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Favorite food?

Italian, Thai and, of course, Mexican.
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Beer or wine?

Love my wine with dinner.
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Guiltiest pleasure?

Clothing. I'm a designer; why not make it?
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Biggest pet peeve?

Liars.
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Favorite designer from past seasons of Project Runway?

Jay, Austin and Gordana. She should've made it to Bryant Park.
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Project Runway challenge you hope they bring back for your season?

The Barbie challenge and the flower challenge.
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Project 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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Your 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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How 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.