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April Johnston

OUT 10/14/2010

Age: 21

Hometown: Savannah, GA

Profession: Just graduated from college

Favorite Designer: Alexander McQueen, John Galliano

APRIL'S SCORECARD

We're in a New York State of Mind: Out
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April Johnston Video Blog: Episode 14

April Johnston returns for a reunion with the other designers from "Project Runway" Season 8. In this video blog, she shares her experiences of being on the show, including what she learned, who she liked and disliked..

APRIL'S DESIGN IN EPISODE 12: "We're in a New York State of Mind"

The designers must create a look inspired by New York City. Guest Judge: Christian Siriano. Aired October 14.

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What was the first garment you ever made?

My prom dress.
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What is your music of choice when designing?

Caspa and Rusko, dub step techno or A Perfect Circle. |
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When did you realize you had designer potential?

In high school, when I made my prom dress and artistically painted and decorated my room.
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Favorite designer(s)?

Alexander McQueen, John Galliano.
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Current occupation?

Just graduated from college.
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What is a fashion must?

Blazers, blazers, blazers!!!
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What is your design training?

A bachelor's degree in fashion design from SCAD.
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Have you won any awards related to design?

I was accepted to show at the 2010 SCAD fashion show.
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What are your strengths as a designer?

I can illustrate a beautiful sketch and bring it to life as a garment.
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What are your weaknesses as a designer?

I don't think I have one.
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What's influenced your designs over the years?

The decayed beauty of abandoned asylums, or morgues. My manifesto is to ''destroy, to create.''
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What's your favorite material or fabric to work with?

Canvas and tuxedo silk, anything that holds structure well, nice wovens.
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What's the item you're most proud of designing?

Senior collection coat dress.
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Do you prefer sketching or draping?

Sketching.
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Do you prefer patterns or solids?

I like both, but I have to choose solids.
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What are your favorite colors?

Black, gray, turquoise.
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What's your biggest fear as a designer?

Failing at making the client happy.
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What fashion faux pas drives you crazy?

Socks with sandals. I mean, what the hell is going through people's heads when they do this?!
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What's the ugliest thing you've ever worn?

Crocs, but I need them for camping.
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Who are your favorite style icons?

Lady Gaga and Santogold.
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How would you dress first lady Michelle Obama?

A futuristic blazer and pencil skirt.
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What celebrity would you like to design for?

Lady Gaga. I would make her a jumpsuit.
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Who's your supermodel muse?

Laura Stone.
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What do you look for in a model?

A strong jawline and a fierce face with strong features.
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If you had to name your label, you'd call it . . .

Dumpster Lunch or Miss April.
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If you weren't designing, you'd be . . .

A fashion illustrator.
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Dream place to set up your design business?

Paris.
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Websites that feature your work, including your own site(s)?

coroflot.com/missaprilchristine
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Any other cultures or places you wish you could design for?

European.
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How were you described as a kid?

Too much energy, goofy, funny, ambitious, outgoing, loud, talkative and obnoxious.
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How are you described now?

The same, but with a lot of responsibility. Haha!
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Can you describe your family?

A lot of fun. We like to go camping, 4-wheeling and enjoying the adventuresome outdoors.
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Do you have any pets?

Jezel and Ava.
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Do you have any nicknames?

Ape Dawg. I don't know who came up with it, but it has stuck since elementary school!
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Why are you (or aren't you) easy to live with?

I am very clean, neat, organized. I like to cook, and I am social.
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What's your favorite hangout back home?

The porch.
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What are your hobbies besides designing?

Camping, mountain biking, hiking, 4-wheeling, swimming, the beach, running, smiling!
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What are your favorite movies?

Alice in Wonderland by Tim Burton, Sweeney Todd, The Nightmare Before Christmas.
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What are your favorite TV shows?

The City, Deadliest Catch.
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What are your favorite books and authors?

I don't read.
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What are your favorite websites?

wwd.com, flickr.com
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iPhone, Android or BlackBerry?

Android.
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Fast food or gourmet?

Gourmet.
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Cooking or takeout?

Cooking.
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Favorite food?

Ketchup, sushi, Lancasters BBQ, cheeseburgers.
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Beer or wine?

Wine.
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Guiltiest pleasure?

Unnecessary shopping.
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Biggest pet peeve?

Ignorance and laziness!
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Favorite designer from past seasons of Project Runway?

Christian Siriano, Seth Aaron Henderson, Ben Chmura.
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Project Runway challenge you wish they'd bring back for your season?

The hardware store challenge.
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Project Runway challenge you hope they don't bring back?

The Campbell's Soup challenge.
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Your take on team challenges . . . love them?

They are OK. I work well with people, but some people don't.
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How did you end up auditioning for Project Runway?

I received an e-mail saying I should try out, and I did!
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Why are you going to win?

I am the most creative, young, motivated, always ready to take on challenges and make them my own.

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