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Ivy Higa Video Blog: Episode 14
Ivy Higa 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 and..
Ivy Higa Video Blog: Episode 14
Extended Judging of Ivy Higa, Epis...
Tim Critiques Ivy Higa: Episode 9
Ivy Higa Video Blog: Episode 9
Ivy Higa Video Blog: Episode 8
Tim Critiques Ivy Higa: Episode 8
Extended Judging of Ivy Higa, Epis...
Tim Critiques Ivy Higa: Episode 7
Extended Judging of Ivy Higa, Epis...
Ivy Higa Video Blog: Episode 7
Tim Critiques Ivy Higa: Episode 6
Ivy Higa Video Blog: Episode 6
Tim Critiques Team Luxe, Part 2: E...
Extended Judging of Team Luxe, Epi...
Designers Dish, Team Luxe: Episode...
Ivy Higa Video Blog: Episode 5
Tim Critiques Ivy Higa: Episode 4
Ivy Higa Video Blog: Episode 4
Ivy Higa Video Blog: Episode 3
Tim Critiques Ivy Higa: Episode 3
Ivy Higa Video Blog: Episode 2
Extended Judging of Ivy Higa, Epis...
Ivy Higa's Home Visit
Ivy Higa's Casting Session
Ivy Higa Video Blog: Episode 1
IVY'S DESIGN IN EPISODE 9: "Race to the Finish"
The designers must create a high fashion look and a ready-to-wear companion to appear in a L'Oréal Paris ad. Guest Judge: Naeem Khan. Aired September 23.
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1 of 56 questionsWhat was the first garment you ever made?A purple velvet vest and printed silk skirt that I made at 13 for my 8th-grade student banquet. -
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2 of 56 questionsWhat is your music of choice when designing?Usually house or dance music, love the energy of it! But a little bit of everything. -
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3 of 56 questionsWhen did you realize you had designer potential?I was born with a sewing machine! I always knew that I wanted to be a fashion designer. -
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4 of 56 questionsFavorite designer(s)?Marc Jacobs, Consuelo Castiglioni, Stella McCartney, Issey Miyake, Junya Watanabe, Ralph Rucci. -
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5 of 56 questionsCurrent occupation?Fashion designer. -
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6 of 56 questionsCan you describe past jobs you've had?Personal shopper, Neiman Marcus; design assistant, Lafayette 148; fabric designer, DKNY. -
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7 of 56 questionsWhat is a fashion must?Confidence. It never goes out of fashion. -
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8 of 56 questionsWhat is your design training?I taught myself to sew, and later trained in fashion studies at Parsons, The New School for Design. -
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9 of 56 questionsHave you won any awards related to design?I was one of nine finalists for the Oscars Designers Challenge. -
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10 of 56 questionsWhat are your strengths as a designer?Construction and taste. I know the details of finishing a garment impeccably. -
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11 of 56 questionsWhat are your weaknesses as a designer?I.m too much of a perfectionist, which at times can cost me more time than allotted. -
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12 of 56 questionsWhat's influenced your designs over the years?Fine arts. My undergraduate degree is in art, and I focused on ceramics at the University of Hawaii. -
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13 of 56 questionsWhat's your favorite material or fabric to work with?Primarily natural fabrics, as they feel best against the skin. -
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14 of 56 questionsWhat's the item you're most proud of designing?My first outfit. There's nothing prouder than making something by yourself for the first time. -
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15 of 56 questionsDo you prefer sketching or draping?Both. I have to sketch the idea so I have a concrete foundation of what I.m draping. -
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16 of 56 questionsDo you prefer patterns or solids?Both. Solids can be great, but editors always call for prints for magazine shoots. -
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17 of 56 questionsWhat are your favorite colors?Green. It.s the color of money and nature. -
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18 of 56 questionsWhat's your biggest fear as a designer?Not being able to design. -
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19 of 56 questionsWhat fashion faux pas drives you crazy?Bra straps showing. They make strapless bras for a reason. -
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20 of 56 questionsWhat's the ugliest thing you've ever worn?Can.t think of any bad items. Guess I always remembered myself as being fashionable. -
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21 of 56 questionsWho are your favorite style icons?Coco Chanel; she revolutionized fashion. She is THE style icon. -
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22 of 56 questionsHow would you dress first lady Michelle Obama?A beautiful bateau-neck, shirred-bodice, 3/4-length, open-back gown in indigo blue. -
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23 of 56 questionsWhat celebrity would you like to design for?Victoria Beckham. Need I say more? -
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24 of 56 questionsWho's your supermodel muse?Chanel Iman; she's half Korean. LOVE her! -
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25 of 56 questionsWhat do you look for in a model?It all depends on the collection, inspiration, and if there.s a runway or not. -
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26 of 56 questionsIf you had to name your label, you'd call it . . .I have a label, Ivy h. -
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27 of 56 questionsIf you weren't designing, you'd be . . .At an art gallery/museum. -
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28 of 56 questionsDream place to set up your design business?I.d love to expand from NY to Asia, either Tokyo or Seoul; then to Europe, either Milan or Paris. -
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29 of 56 questionsWebsites that feature your work, including your own site(s)?ivyhny.com, wwd.com, elle.com, sociallysuperlative.com, modacycle.com, Facebook. -
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30 of 56 questionsAny other cultures or places you wish you could design for?My designs already translate into different cultures and places. -
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31 of 56 questionsHow were you described as a kid?Outgoing, gregarious, hyperactive, creative, talented, jovial, tomboy. -
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32 of 56 questionsHow are you described now?The same, plus hardworking, determined, caring, direct, honest, loyal, understanding, confident. -
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33 of 56 questionsCan you describe your family?Extremely loving, supportive, spiritual. Although my parents spoiled me, they were very fair. -
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34 of 56 questionsMarriage or kids?VERY single. -
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35 of 56 questionsDo you have any pets?Moby and Maya, AKC Tibetan Spaniels. -
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36 of 56 questionsDo you have any nicknames?No. -
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37 of 56 questionsWhy are you (or aren't you) easy to live with?I.m usually in my room working, so I keep to myself when nearing fashion season. -
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38 of 56 questionsWhat's your favorite hangout back home?At my parents. house, with my dogs. There.s no place like home. -
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39 of 56 questionsWhat are your hobbies besides designing?Eating, visiting art galleries and museums, and getting lost in the city. -
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40 of 56 questionsWhat are your favorite movies?Coco Before Chanel, Valentino: The Last Emperor, Memento, The September Issue. -
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41 of 56 questionsWhat are your favorite TV shows?Real Housewives, Sex and the City, Project Runway. -
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42 of 56 questionsWhat are your favorite books and authors?Love fashion books, all Assouline-published books included. -
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43 of 56 questionsWhat are your favorite websites?style.com, wwd.com -
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44 of 56 questionsiPhone, Android or BlackBerry?iPhone. -
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45 of 56 questionsFast food or gourmet?Both. -
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46 of 56 questionsCooking or takeout?I do love my cooking, but when feeling lazy, takeout. -
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47 of 56 questionsFavorite food?Italian and Korean. -
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48 of 56 questionsBeer or wine?Both, depending on the mood. -
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49 of 56 questionsGuiltiest pleasure?Beer and wine. -
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50 of 56 questionsBiggest pet peeve?Stupidity and ignorance. People who talk about things they don.t know just to hear themselves talk. -
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51 of 56 questionsFavorite designer from past seasons of Project Runway?Christian Siriano. -
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52 of 56 questionsProject Runway challenge you wish they'd bring back for your season?I loved the flower-shop challenge in Season 2. -
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53 of 56 questionsProject Runway challenge you hope they don't bring back?The Saturn car-parts challenge from Season 5. -
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54 of 56 questionsYour take on team challenges . love them?Love/hate relationship. It shows innovation, but they could give more time for fabric selection. -
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55 of 56 questionsHow did you end up auditioning for Project Runway?I had auditioned 3 times before, and decided that it was worth one more shot. -
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56 of 56 questionsWhy are you going to win?Because not only am I incredibly good and talented, but my life and career depend on it.
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