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Guest Judge: Selma Blair. Aired July 29.
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1 of 56 questionsWhat was the first garment you ever made?A patchwork jacket! -
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2 of 56 questionsWhat is your music of choice when designing?Bob Dylan, Neko Case, Black Eyed Peas, Alice in Chains. -
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3 of 56 questionsWhen did you realize you had designer potential?In college. The feedback I was getting was positive. -
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4 of 56 questionsFavorite designer(s)?Coco Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier. -
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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?Jeremy Scott design assistant, ballet company seamstress and painter. -
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7 of 56 questionsWhat is a fashion must?A really nice pair of jeans! -
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8 of 56 questionsWhat is your design training?I went to The Academy of Art University in San Francisco. -
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9 of 56 questionsHave you won any awards related to design?I won a Jeremy Scott Award in 2005. -
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10 of 56 questionsWhat are your strengths as a designer?My passion for designing, and seeing the finished product with shoes, accessories, hair. -
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11 of 56 questionsWhat are your weaknesses as a designer?Menswear. I just don't get many opportunities to make men's clothing. -
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12 of 56 questionsWhat's influenced your designs over the years?Everything I surround myself with, so my aesthetic is always evolving. -
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13 of 56 questionsWhat's your favorite material or fabric to work with?I like all of it. I love lace. -
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14 of 56 questionsWhat's the item you're most proud of designing?The first look that I sold for a profit. -
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15 of 56 questionsDo you prefer sketching or draping?Both. -
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16 of 56 questionsDo you prefer patterns or solids?Patterns. -
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17 of 56 questionsWhat are your favorite colors?Black, turquoise. -
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18 of 56 questionsWhat's your biggest fear as a designer?Not making it! -
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19 of 56 questionsWhat fashion faux pas drives you crazy?Capri pants. -
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20 of 56 questionsWhat's the ugliest thing you've ever worn?Just saw a picture of myself wearing a jean shirt with light-color jeans. OMG. -
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21 of 56 questionsWho are your favorite style icons?Kate Moss. -
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22 of 56 questionsHow would you dress first lady Michelle Obama?A tailored skirt. I just don't think the fuller skirts look that great on her. -
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23 of 56 questionsWhat celebrity would you like to design for?Charlize Theron, a red-carpet dress. Honestly, I would love to dress her from morning to night! -
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24 of 56 questionsWho's your supermodel muse?Milla Jovovich. -
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25 of 56 questionsWhat do you look for in a model?Height is a big deal, but I also want some originality that sets them apart from the rest. -
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26 of 56 questionsIf you had to name your label, you'd call it . . .McKell Maddox. -
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27 of 56 questionsIf you weren't designing, you'd be . . .Dead. -
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28 of 56 questionsDream place to set up your design business?Paris. -
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29 of 56 questionsWebsites that feature your work, including your own site(s)?mckellmaddox.com, fice.com -
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30 of 56 questionsAny other cultures or places you wish you could design for?Japanese culture. -
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31 of 56 questionsHow were you described as a kid?Athletic. I was always running around in a leotard. I loved to draw and play dress-up too! -
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32 of 56 questionsHow are you described now?Pretty much the same, except for the leotard. I don't wear them much these days, ha ha. -
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33 of 56 questionsCan you describe your family?Very close. We have a lot of fun, love being outdoors, are pretty laid-back. -
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34 of 56 questionsMarriage or kids?Married 1 year and 9 months, and have a baby girl, Maude Victoria Peterson, 9 months old. -
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35 of 56 questionsDo you have any pets?Two dogs: Bella, a German shorthair bird dog, and Grace Redbone, a hound dog. -
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36 of 56 questionsDo you have any nicknames?Kell, a shorter version of my name. -
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37 of 56 questionsWhy are you (or aren't you) easy to live with?I'm laid-back. But I'm a morning person, which drives my husband CRAZY! -
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38 of 56 questionsWhat's your favorite hangout back home?The Rocky Mountains. We take our dogs on hikes, pack a lunch and hang out in our secret spot. -
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39 of 56 questionsWhat are your hobbies besides designing?Taking pictures. -
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40 of 56 questionsWhat are your favorite movies?The Royal Tenenbaums, Grease, Amelie. -
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41 of 56 questionsWhat are your favorite TV shows?Project Runway, Modern Family, So You Think You Can Dance. -
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42 of 56 questionsWhat are your favorite books and authors?The Tao of Pooh and Te of Piglet. -
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43 of 56 questionsWhat are your favorite websites?Don't have one! -
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44 of 56 questionsiPhone, Android or BlackBerry?iPhone. -
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45 of 56 questionsFast food or gourmet?Gourmet. -
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46 of 56 questionsCooking or takeout?Takeout, unless my husband is cooking. -
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47 of 56 questionsFavorite food?Homegrown tomatoes. I love fresh veggies. -
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48 of 56 questionsBeer or wine?Beer on a hot summer day, wine in the evening with dinner and good friends. -
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49 of 56 questionsGuiltiest pleasure?Ice cream and more ice cream. -
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50 of 56 questionsBiggest pet peeve?Talking on the phone while you are out to dinner. -
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51 of 56 questionsFavorite designer from past seasons of Project Runway?Seth Aaron Henderson. He was just such a good person, and his runway show was amazing! -
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52 of 56 questionsProject Runway challenge you wish they'd bring back for your season?The Levi challenge. -
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53 of 56 questionsProject Runway challenge you hope they don't bring back?The Tiki Barber challenge. -
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54 of 56 questionsYour take on team challenges?''Hate'' is a harsh word, but I hate them. Too many chiefs and not enough Indians. -
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55 of 56 questionsHow did you end up auditioning for Project Runway?A photographer I work with was asked for referrals, and he gave my name. -
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56 of 56 questionsWhy are you going to win?Because I know who I am as a designer!
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