Casanova

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Casanova Video Blog: Episode 14

Casanova returns for a reunion with the other designers from "Project Runway" Season 8. In this video blog, he shares his experiences of being on the show, including what he learned, who he liked and disliked and what he..
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The designers must create a fashionable resort wear look. Guest Judge: Kristen Bell. Aired September 9.
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  • QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: CASANOVA'S TAKE

    1 of 51 questions
    What was the first garment you ever made?
    A mesh dress with ostrich feathers all around the hem.

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    What is your music of choice when designing?
    Daniela Mercury, samba, Brazilian music, Celia Cruz, Monica Naranjo, Adam Lambert.

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    When did you realize you had designer potential?
    In 1999, when I was an interviewee at North Texas University.

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    Favorite designer(s)?
    John Galliano.

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    Current occupation?
    Fashion designer.

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    Can you describe past jobs you've had?
    Personal shopper, stylist, image consultant, red-carpet host.

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    What is a fashion must?
    Fashion must be considered one of the more important mass media rather than a vanity!

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    What is your design training?
    Carlota Alfaro Institute, undergraduate, and Lisa Thon School of Design, undergraduate.

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    What are your strengths as a designer?
    I work under pressure, in record time, challenging the lines of the body and the force of gravity!

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    What are your weaknesses as a designer?
    Boring parts.

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    What's influenced your designs over the years?
    Pioneer people such as Luisa Capetillo, first Puerto Rican woman to wear pants in public.

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    What's your favorite material or fabric to work with?
    Silk (taffeta, knit, charmeuse, organza, crepe) and leathers.

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    What's the item you're most proud of designing?
    The naked dress. I consider it a work of art.

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    Do you prefer sketching or draping?
    Draping.

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    Do you prefer patterns or solids?
    Solids.

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    What are your favorite colors?
    Metallic gold.

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    What's your biggest fear as a designer?
    Maybe being in charge of bridal or kids' wear!

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    What fashion faux pas drives you crazy?
    Showing underwear seams.

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    Who are your favorite style icons?
    Josephine Baker.

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    How would you dress first lady Michelle Obama?
    In a tailored dress in the color fuchsia.

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    What celebrity would you like to design for?
    Kim Cattrall, a red-carpet look.

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    Who's your supermodel muse?
    Alek Wek.

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    What do you look for in a model?
    Height and attitude.

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    If you had to name your label, you'd call it . . .
    Casanova NYC.

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    If you weren't designing, you'd be . . .
    An actor.

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    Dream place to set up your design business?
    A loft in SoHo.

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

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

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    How were you described as a kid?
    Extremely nervous, introverted, invisible.

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    How are you described now?
    Crazy, risky, daring, nothing stops him, ambitious.

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    Can you describe your family?
    Eclectic.

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    Marriage or kids?
    Single, no kids.

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    Why are you (or aren't you) easy to live with?
    I'm addicted to my cell phone.

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    What's your favorite hangout back home?
    My bed, my gym, my cousin's house in Florida.

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    What are your hobbies besides designing?
    Capoeira.

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    What are your favorite movies and TV shows?
    The People vs. Larry Flynt, Sex and the City, Nine Queens, Tacones Lejanos by Almodovar.

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    What are your favorite books and authors?
    Como Agua Para Chocolate by Laura Esquivel.

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    What are your favorite websites?
    Google.

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    iPhone, Android or BlackBerry?
    iPhone.

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    Fast food or gourmet?
    Gourmet.

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    Cooking or takeout?
    Cooking, by far.

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    Favorite food?
    Italian food, especially pasta.

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    Beer or wine?
    Wine.

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    Guiltiest pleasure?
    Clueless.

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    Biggest pet peeve?
    Lies and dishonesty.

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    Favorite designer from past seasons of Project Runway?
    Seth Aaron and Rami Kashou.

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    Project Runway challenge you wish they'd bring back for your season?
    Dress the mothers of the contestants.

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    Project Runway challenge you hope they don't bring back?
    None.

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    Your take on team challenges . love them?
    Mmmm, I think they're cool.

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    How did you end up auditioning for Project Runway?
    I saw a Project Runway poster on 49th St. and took it as a sign to audition again.

  • QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: CASANOVA'S TAKE

    51 of 51 questions
    Why are you going to win?
    I'm going to work hard for it, but I really want to enjoy the experience!

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