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Christopher Collins

OUT 10/07/2010

Age: 30

Hometown: San Francisco, CA

Profession: Fashion designer

Favorite Designer: Dior and Lanvin

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Christopher Collins Video Blog: Episode 14

Christopher Collins 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..

CHRISTOPHER'S DESIGN IN EPISODE 11: "A Look in the Line"

The designers must create three looks for Heidi's activewear line. Guest Judge: Norma Kamali. Aired October 7.

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What was the first garment you ever made?

A coat for my grandmother, a long, beige pinstripe with mandarin collar and salmon satin lining.
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What is your music of choice when designing?

Classical, Lady Gaga or Jack Johnson.
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When did you realize you had designer potential?

Freshman year of college.
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Favorite designer(s)?

Dior and Lanvin.
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Current occupation?

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

Assistant designer (evening wear) for Tadashi and for Dina Bar-El, both in Los Angeles.
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What is a fashion must?

Heels.
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What is your design training?

I learned to sew from my mom, then true pattern and construction training in college.
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Have you won any awards related to design?

Senior year, won Most Creative at a student fashion show; selected for Gen Art, San Francisco, 2008.
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What are your strengths as a designer?

Vision, construction, thoughtful concept placement.
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What are your weaknesses as a designer?

Can get sucked into the ''little things'' or have trouble moving on.
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What's influenced your designs over the years?

My grandmother, Dior and Jeanne Lanvin aesthetically, and my mom creatively.
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What's your favorite material or fabric to work with?

Silky/soft fabrics.
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What's the item you're most proud of designing?

A black asymmetrical jersey dress from my Fall 2010 collection.
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Do you prefer sketching or draping?

Draping.
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Do you prefer patterns or solids?

Depends, but maybe lean toward patterns.
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What are your favorite colors?

Black, neutrals or earth tones, and sunrise/sunset hues.
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What's your biggest fear as a designer?

Garment not fitting right.
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What fashion faux pas drives you crazy?

Ugg boots.
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What's the ugliest thing you've ever worn?

Huge, fuzzy Grizzly Bear sweater.
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Who are your favorite style icons?

Dita Von Teese.
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How would you dress first lady Michelle Obama?

A cocktail dress in a neutral print with racer-back neckline.
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What celebrity would you like to design for?

Madonna. I'd design her jackets and coats. She has amazing shoulders and posture.
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Who's your supermodel muse?

Alek Wek.
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What do you look for in a model?

A good walk, a smooth stride and an air about her of knowing pleasure.
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If you had to name your label, you'd call it . . .

Christopher Collins.
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If you weren't designing, you'd be . . .

A scuba instructor.
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Dream place to set up your design business?

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

christophercollinscollection.com, shopgreenapple.com
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Any other cultures or places you wish you could design for?

I'd love to design for cultures in Africa, like Morocco.
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How were you described as a kid?

Outgoing, creative.
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How are you described now?

Creative, busy, nice.
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Can you describe your family?

Very close. We like to laugh and are all very independent.
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Marriage or kids?

Partnered, almost 10 years. No kids.
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Do you have any pets?

One cat, Luccia, and two dogs, Marley and Tosh.
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Why are you (or aren't you) easy to live with?

I pick up after myself. Don't like dirty dishes.
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What's your favorite hangout back home?

Anywhere with my partner, JJ.
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What are your hobbies besides designing?

Running, outdoors activities, camping, swimming.
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What are your favorite movies?

True Blood, The Hangover.
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What are your favorite websites?

Yahoo and Google.
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What are your favorite books and authors?

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, and David Sedaris.
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iPhone, Android or BlackBerry?

BlackBerry.
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Fast food or gourmet?

Gourmet.
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Cooking or takeout?

Cooking.
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Favorite food?

Rice.
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Beer or wine?

Wine.
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Guiltiest pleasure?

In-N-Out.
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Biggest pet peeve?

Popping gum.
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Favorite designer from past seasons of Project Runway?

Austin Scarlett.
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Project Runway challenge you hope they bring back for your season?

Dressing Christina Aguilera!
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Project Runway challenge you hope they don't bring back?

Hardware store.
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Your take on team challenges?

Love it when it's positive and people work together. Hate them when they last a long time.
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How did you end up auditioning for Project Runway?

A friend e-mailed me the application and said I should try.
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Why are you going to win?

Because my goal is to always design something beautiful, wearable, yet dreamy or aspirational.

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