Jonathan Peters

OUT 04/01/2010

Age: 29

Hometown: Woonsocket, RI

Profession: Technically, unemployed, but I prefer "independent freelance womenswear designer"

Favorite Designer: So many. Herrera, Mouret...

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Jonathan Peters Video Blog: Episode 9

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What was the first garment you ever made?

A prom gown for a friend.
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What is your music of choice when designing?

Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas. I am a freak for pop.
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When did you realize you had designer potential?

I wanted to be a designer since age 10 and have never changed my mind.
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Favorite designer(s)?

So many. Herrera, De La Renta, Mouret, Galliano, Viktor and Rolf, Marchesa, Elie Saab.
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Current occupation?

Technically, unemployed, but I prefer independent freelance womenswear designer.
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Can you describe past jobs you've had?

Lots of retail management, makeup artist and freelance design.
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What is a fashion must?

A black skinny pant.
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What is your design training?

Studied apparel design at University of Rhode Island; the rest I learned from my mom or on my own.
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Have you won any awards related to design?

I have yet to win any awards for my designs.
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What are your strengths as a designer?

Manipulating textiles, painterly color sense and lack of fear.
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What are your weaknesses as a designer?

Procrastination and lack of a degree.
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What's influenced your designs over the years?

Earlier, the greats of design; now, interacting textiles and creating new techniques and fibers.
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What's your favorite material or fabric to work with?

I am on a big cotton organza kick. I have been layering with it quite a bit.
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What's the item you're most proud of designing?

Bridal gowns for two friends, one romantic and traditional, the other colorful and exuberant.
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Do you prefer sketching or draping?

A combination, although draping is more of a strength of mine.
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Do you prefer patterns or solids?

Mostly solids.
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What are your favorite colors?

Red and yellow, although when I design it stays a bit neutral.
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What's your biggest fear as a designer?

Being seen as someone with no original point of view.
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What fashion faux pas drives you crazy?

Lack of proper undergarments.
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What's the ugliest thing you've ever worn?

I wear a lot of ugly things, probably a women's gray duster coat from Salvation Army.
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Who are your favorite style icons?

Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel.
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How would you dress first lady Michelle Obama?

Something easy and polished. Effortless drapery with an architectural edge, and a beautiful color.
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What celebrity would you like to design for?

Meryl Streep. I'd design an icy draped wrap blouse over a ball skirt with layers of sheer cutwork.
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Who's your supermodel muse?

Karen Elson. I am a sucker for a redhead.
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What do you look for in a model?

A harmony between all of her features . . . and a kick-ass attitude doesn't hurt!
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If you had to name your label, you'd call it . . .

I have named it: Jonathan Joseph Peters.
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If you weren't designing, you'd be . . .

Lost.
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Dream place to set up your design business?

New York.
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Any other cultures or places you wish you could design for?

I'd love to design for the French, and gain perspective on the birthplace of couture.
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How were you described as a kid?

Probably fat and annoying.
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How are you described now?

Ambitious, funny, difficult, witty and messy.
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Can you describe your family?

Older sister and brother, and a mom; my dad passed away. None of us are particularly close.
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Do you have any pets?

No, I have a hard enough time trying to keep myself fed and walked.
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Do you have any nicknames?

Jon. It's short for Jonathan.; )
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Why are you (or aren't you) easy to live with?

I am easy to live with because I don't nag. I am difficult because I am messy and loud.
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What's your favorite hangout back home?

Dark Lady, a gay bar named after the Cher song.
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What are your hobbies besides designing?

Cooking, reading, sketching . . . mostly designing all the time, though.
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What are your favorite movies?

Best in Show, Steel Magnolias, As Good as It Gets, Baby Mama, Knocked Up.
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What are your favorite TV shows?

Glee . . . that's about all I watch right now.
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What are your favorite websites?

Thaisilks, Fashion Fabrics Club, Bitchidence and The Fairest.
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What are your favorite books and authors?

Dan Savage, David and Amy Sedaris.
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iPhone or BlackBerry?

Neither. I use a crappy three-year-old tiny phone that barely works.
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Fast food or gourmet?

Gourmet . . . unless I'm drunk.
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Cooking or takeout?

Cooking.
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Beer or wine?

Vodka.
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Guiltiest pleasure?

Having a cocktail in the shower while I am getting ready to go out.
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Biggest pet peeve?

The sound of people chewing or drinking.
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Favorite designer from past seasons of Project Runway?

I still think Jay McCarroll's work was brilliant.
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Project Runway challenge you hope they bring back for your season?

DRAG QUEEEEEEEEEENS!!!!!!!
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Project Runway challenge you hope they don't bring back for your season?

Menswear for a particular client.
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Your take on team challenges?

Collaboration can be great, but adjusting work style, time frame and taste is never comfortable.
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How did you end up auditioning for Project Runway?

This is my fifth audition. I saw it as an elusive opportunity, so I pursued.