Peach Carr

OUT 09/02/2010

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Peach Carr Video Blog: Episode 14

Peach Carr 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..
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  • QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: PEACH'S TAKE

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    What was the first garment you ever made?
    An A-line shift I made in fourth grade while in the 4-H club.

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    What is your music of choice when designing?
    Clapton, Bowie, Motown and anything '70s.

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    When did you realize you had designer potential?
    When I had to start turning away clients because I was too busy.

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    Favorite designer(s)?
    Valentino, McQueen and Balenciaga.

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    Current occupation?
    Freelance designer.

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    Can you describe past jobs you've had?
    I've worked in a hospital, slung tuxedos and designed for my children's label, Mousecakes.

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    What is a fashion must?
    Great shoes and an even better attitude.

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    What is your design training?
    Self-taught.

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    Have you won any awards related to design?
    A bunch of blue ribbons at the county fair.

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    What are your strengths as a designer?
    Adaptability.

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    What are your weaknesses as a designer?
    My lack of a fashion degree.

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    What's influenced your designs over the years?
    The fashion and music from my '60s childhood. Everything was so bright and alive.

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    What's your favorite material or fabric to work with?
    Silk dupioni.

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    What's the item you're most proud of designing?
    My daughter's white burnout-silk graduation gown.

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    Do you prefer sketching or draping?
    Draping.

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    Do you prefer patterns or solids?
    Both.

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    What are your favorite colors?
    Black, pink and green.

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    What's your biggest fear as a designer?
    To stop evolving.

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    What fashion faux pas drives you crazy?
    Women who do not dress age-appropriately.

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    What's the ugliest thing you've ever worn?
    Huge '80s blazers with giant shoulder pads!

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    Who are your favorite style icons?
    Coco Chanel , Audrey Hepburn and, of course, Jackie O.

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    How would you dress first lady Michelle Obama?
    A mod '60s-inspired A-line dress.

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    What celebrity would you like to design for?
    Reese Witherspoon, a chic mini for a night out.

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    Who's your supermodel muse?
    Twiggy!!!!

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    What do you look for in a model?
    I love a tall, unconventional beauty with a great stomp.

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

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    If you weren't designing, you'd be . . .
    A 5-handicap golfer.

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    Dream place to set up your design business?
    Chicago.

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    Websites that feature your work, including your own site(s)?
    Make It Better North Shore, June edition.

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    Any other cultures or places you wish you could design for?
    The ladies of the French Open.

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    How were you described as a kid?
    Creative, feisty and fun.

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    How are you described now?
    Creative, feisty, fun . . . and confident.

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    Can you describe your family?
    Husband Wayne; daughter Molly; great older brother Scott; and amazing younger sister Julie.

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    Marriage or kids?
    Married 20 years to Wayne; our daughter Molly is 16.

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    Do you have any pets?
    A black Lab named Mavis and a doxie/Maltese named Pearl.

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    Do you have any nicknames?
    My father called me Peach the minute I was born, and it stuck.

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    What's your favorite hangout back home?
    Del Rio in Highwood, Illinois; it's a great Italian neighborhood restaurant.

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    What are your hobbies besides designing?
    Golf (when I have time), and I have an eye for photography.

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    What are your favorite movies?
    Pulp Fiction, The Birdcage, To Wong Foo . . .

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    What are your favorite TV shows?
    I'm addicted to Modern Family and So You Think You Can Dance.

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    What are your favorite websites?
    Project Rungay, eBay.

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    What are your favorite books and authors?
    Amy Tan, Patricia Cornwell, David Baldacci.

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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, but you can't beat a great pizza in a box.

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    Favorite food?
    Anything Italian.

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    Beer or wine?
    Wine. My sister's in the business!

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    Guiltiest pleasure?
    Movie popcorn, no butter.

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    Biggest pet peeve?
    Poor grammar and gum snapping.

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    Favorite designer from past seasons of Project Runway?
    Laura Bennett and Austin Scarlett.

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    Project Runway challenge you hope they bring back for your season?
    Drag queen!

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    Project Runway challenge you hope they don't bring back?
    Menswear.

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    Your take on team challenges?
    They are unpredictable and difficult, yet necessary.

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    How did you end up auditioning for Project Runway?
    My daughter Molly printed the application and stood over me while I completed it.

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    Why are you going to win?
    Because I am talented, fast on my feet, and have waited a long time for this.

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