Kristin Haskins Simms

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Kristin Haskins Simms Video Blog: Episode 14

Kristin Haskins Simms 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..
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  • QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: KRISTIN'S TAKE

    1 of 52 questions
    What was the first garment you ever made?
    The T-shirt jacket.

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    2 of 52 questions
    What is your music of choice when designing?
    Zero 7, Miles Davis, Coltrane, Silversun Pickups, Tool, Jill Scott, The Roots, old-school hip-hop.

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    3 of 52 questions
    When did you realize you had designer potential?
    After I showed a collection at Philadelphia Fashion Week and got great feedback and response.

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    4 of 52 questions
    Favorite designer(s)?
    Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garcons, Ann Demeuelemeester, Rick Owens, Oscar De La Renta, Chloe.

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    Current occupation?
    Apparel designer, freelance graphic designer and adjunct professor in graphic design.

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    Can you describe past jobs you've had?
    Graphic designer, adjunct professor, pensions and annuities consultant, receptionist, assistant.

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    What is a fashion must?
    Creativity and defining your own individual style without mimicking others.

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    What is your design training?
    I was trained as a graphic designer at RISD (MFA '00), but for fashion, I have no formal training.

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    9 of 52 questions
    What are your strengths as a designer?
    Experimentation, draping and knowing how to break the rules, yet make a wearable garment.

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    What are your weaknesses as a designer?
    Patternmaking and sketching concrete ideas.

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    11 of 52 questions
    What's influenced your designs over the years?
    Pieces my grandmother made, nature, period costumes and military uniforms.

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    12 of 52 questions
    What's your favorite material or fabric to work with?
    I generally like natural and organic fabrics (cottons, hemp) and knits.

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    13 of 52 questions
    What's the item you're most proud of designing?
    A sophisticated rain jacket and rain scarf.

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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?
    Orange (not to design with, just my favorite color).

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    What's your biggest fear as a designer?
    Running out of ideas.

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    What fashion faux pas drives you crazy?
    Clothes that just don't fit right or work with the shape that God gave you.

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    What's the ugliest thing you've ever worn?
    When I was a freshman in college, a matching shorts set from Benetton.

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    20 of 52 questions
    Who are your favorite style icons?
    Audrey Hepburn.

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    21 of 52 questions
    How would you dress first lady Michelle Obama?
    I have 3 pieces for her: the Equestrian Blouse, an Origami Blouse, and a dress I can't describe.

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    22 of 52 questions
    What celebrity would you like to design for?
    Zoe Saldana, Vanessa Williams, Penelope Cruz and Madonna.

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    23 of 52 questions
    Who's your supermodel muse?
    Iman.

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    What do you look for in a model?
    Height and athletic build but not with bulging muscles.

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

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    If you weren't designing, you'd be . . .
    General contractor, landscape architect, writer/screenwriter, filmmaker/editor, animal trainer.

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    27 of 52 questions
    Dream place to set up your design business?
    NY and Philly (both), and London.

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    28 of 52 questions
    Websites that feature your work, including your own site(s)?
    bestrangefruit.com, Daily Candy, urbanworld.co.uk/fashion, beyondrunway.com

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    Any other cultures or places you wish you could design for?
    Morocco and South Africa.

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    How were you described as a kid?
    I was shy until I was a teenager. I guess I was described as a creative, strange kid.

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    How are you described now?
    Crazy, loyal, creative, loving, silly, giving, considerate, supportive, smart, random.

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    Can you describe your family?
    Very giving, supportive and accepting people, rich in culture, values and education.

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    Marriage or kids?
    Married 2 years.

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    Why are you (or aren't you) easy to live with?
    I always strive to be considerate and respectful of someone else's space, but I'm a night owl.

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    35 of 52 questions
    What's your favorite hangout back home?
    High Point Cafe, Cafe Ole, Amada (Spanish restaurant), the movies.

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    What are your hobbies besides designing?
    Gardening, rehabbing my MIL's house, reading, dragon boating, hiking, swimming laps, yoga.

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    37 of 52 questions
    What are your favorite movies?
    Almodovar films, The Godfather, The Hangover, The Secretary, As Good as It Gets, Rear Window.

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    38 of 52 questions
    What are your favorite TV shows?
    True Blood, Glee, V, Modern Family, Project Runway.

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    What are your favorite books and authors?
    Books: I.m into memoirs now. Authors: Toni Morrison, Zora Neale Hurston, Frank McCourt, Wally Lamb.

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    40 of 52 questions
    iPhone, Android or BlackBerry?
    iPhone.

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    41 of 52 questions
    Fast food or gourmet?
    Gourmet.

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    Cooking or takeout?
    Cooking.

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    Favorite food?
    Asparagus, salads, french fries, any type of fish and sushi, pasta, cheese.

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    44 of 52 questions
    Beer or wine?
    Wine.

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    Guiltiest pleasure?
    Chocolate ice cream with mango sorbet, finished with a good Riesling. Yummmmm.

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    46 of 52 questions
    Biggest pet peeve?
    Pretentiousness, jealousy, laziness and pettiness.

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    47 of 52 questions
    Favorite designer from past seasons of Project Runway?
    Christian, Santino, Andre, Korto, Alison, Seth Aaron, Jeffrey and Mila.

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    48 of 52 questions
    Project Runway challenge you wish they'd bring back for your season?
    The flower challenge and the car challenge.

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    49 of 52 questions
    Project Runway challenge you hope they don't bring back?
    Designing for kids, and the mom challenge.

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    50 of 52 questions
    Your take on team challenges?
    They're entertaining, and they reveal people's true skill sets, character and work ethic.

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    51 of 52 questions
    How did you end up auditioning for Project Runway?
    Seeing a fellow RISD alum (Mila) on the show helped me work up the nerve to apply.

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    52 of 52 questions
    Why are you going to win?
    I know how to create a strong visual narrative with my clothes and make women look good.

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