Mila Hermanovski

OUT 04/22/2010

Age: 40

Hometown: Dallas, TX

Profession: Costumer, TV/film and personal stylist

Favorite Designer: Helmut Lang, Preen, Courreges, Balenciaga and Ralph Rucci

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The Finale, Part 2: Out
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Mila Hermanovski "Project Runway" Season 7 final collection

Exit Interview 2: Episode 14 (Finale Part 2)

Designer exit interview 2: 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).

MILA'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?

At 15, I made and sold stylish, skinny '80s neckties in madras plaid, metallics and pastel satins.
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What is your music of choice when designing?

Goldfrapp, Fever Ray, Nightmares on Wax, Thievery Corporation and Bowie.
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When did you realize you had designer potential?

I realized I really had potential to succeed as a designer while in college studying apparel design.
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Favorite designer(s)?

Helmut Lang, Preen, Courreges, Balenciaga and Ralph Rucci.
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Current occupation?

Costumer, TV/film and personal stylist.
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Can you describe past jobs you've had?

Assistant designer for Calvin Klein and an associate at a fashion trend-forecasting publication.
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What is a fashion must?

Perfectly tailored black blazer, trench coat, cashmere cardigan and well-fitting jeans.
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What is your design training?

BFA in Apparel Design, Rhode Island School of Design; internship in UK for designer Val Piriou.
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Have you won any awards related to design?

Just a few art awards in high school.
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What are your strengths as a designer?

My unique and consistent point of view; patterning and tailoring.
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What are your weaknesses as a designer?

Sometimes I have so many ideas that I have a hard time editing and committing to one design.
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What's influenced your designs over the years?

Modern art and architecture, graphic design, vintage design, pop/street culture, music.
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What's your favorite material or fabric to work with?

Wool, silk crepe, knits and any fabric that has stretch.
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What's the item you're most proud of designing?

A coat I made while studying in London.
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Do you prefer sketching or draping?

Mostly sketching, but it's a combination of both.
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Do you prefer patterns or solids?

Solids or graphic patterns.
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What are your favorite colors?

Black, white, red, purple and metallics.
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What's your biggest fear as a designer?

To be considered mediocre.
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What fashion faux pas drives you crazy?

Pants that are too short; wearing running shoes with jeans.
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What's the ugliest thing you've ever worn?

UGGs! I wear them to walk my dog when it's chilly, or apres-ski. They're so darned comfortable.
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Who are your favorite style icons?

Catherine Deneuve, Jackie O, Emma Peel, Grace Jones
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How would you dress first lady Michelle Obama?

Classic and modern with a little twist (elegant sheath dresses, chic suits and sportswear).
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What celebrity would you like to design for?

Cate Blanchett. Love to see my clothes on her, on or off the red carpet. She's got great style.
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Who's your supermodel muse?

Coco Rocha, Christy Turlington and Jean Shrimpton.
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What do you look for in a model?

Ones with unique beauty (as opposed to a classic or All-American look) who can be chameleons.
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If you had to name your label, you'd call it . . .

Brave New Frock.
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If you weren't designing, you'd be . . .

Dead! Or working with animals.
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Dream place to set up your design business?

TriBeCa or Meatpacking District, New York; or in a loft in Venice Beach, California.
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Any other cultures or places you wish you could design for?

I would love to design airline and hotel or restaurant uniforms.
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How were you described as a kid?

Shy, creative and introspective.
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How are you described now?

Creative, intelligent, witty, stylish, feisty and introspective.
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Can you describe your family?

Small. I'm an only child. Parents are divorced, and I have two half brothers.
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Marriage or kids?

Not married, but living with my boyfriend for 3+ years.
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Do you have any pets?

Ziggy (Stardust), a Dalmatian. I've always had dogs. Can't imagine life without them.
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Do you have any nicknames?

My parents call me Bo, which started when I was very young.
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Why are you (or aren't you) easy to live with?

I'm easygoing and quiet but I like things neat. I clean up after myself and respect common areas.
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What's your favorite hangout back home?

Griffith Park in L.A., the Barbix wine bar in Silverlake and the Texas State Fair in Dallas.
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What are your hobbies besides designing?

Tennis, cooking and gardening.
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What are your favorite movies?

Blade Runner, Velvet Goldmine, There Will Be Blood, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Valentino.
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What are your favorite websites?

Refinery29.com, style.com, nymag.com/fashion and lagarconne.com.
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iPhone or BlackBerry?

iPhone. I'm a Mac girl all the way!
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Fast food or gourmet?

Gourmet. I never eat fast food!
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Cooking or takeout?

Cooking.
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Favorite food?

Brunch, sushi and Pinkberry.
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Beer or wine?

Wine, but I love Belgian beer.
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Guiltiest pleasure?

Ice cream, red velvet cake, and black and white cookies.
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Biggest pet peeve?

Chewing gum, loud/close talkers and litter.
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Favorite designer from past seasons of Project Runway?

Daniel Vosovic.
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Project Runway challenge you hope they bring back for your season?

Designing for Diane von Furstenberg.
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Project Runway challenge you hope they don't bring back for your season?

Beachwear.
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Your take on team challenges?

Hate them! Challenges are hard enough without having to deal with someone else's weaknesses.
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How did you end up auditioning for Project Runway?

Friend of a friend mentioned it. It was good timing because I was in between jobs.