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Sarah Trost Video Blog: Episode 14
Sarah Trost 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..
Sarah Trost Video Blog: Episode 14
Extended Judging of Sarah Trost, E...
Tim Critiques Sarah Trost: Episode...
Under the Gunn: Episode 3
Sarah Trost Video Blog: Episode 3
Tim Critiques Sarah Trost: Episode...
Sarah Trost Video Blog: Episode 2
Sarah Trost Video Blog: Episode 1
Sarah Trost's Home Visit
Sarah Trost's Casting Session
Sarah Trost's Closet Tour
SARAH'S DESIGN IN EPISODE 3: "It's a Party"
The designers must create an outfit using party store supplies. Guest Judge: Betsey Johnson. Aired August 12.
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1 of 52 questionsWhat was the first garment you ever made?Doll clothes, I'm sure. I also made my Halloween costume when I was 10. -
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2 of 52 questionsWhat is your music of choice when designing?Dirty rock 'n' roll, anything fun or dance-y. The Black Keys, ZZ Top, Elvis, Tom Jones. -
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3 of 52 questionsWhen did you realize you had designer potential?I don't think that's something you realize. I'm a creator; I create. I've always been this way. -
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4 of 52 questionsFavorite designer(s)?Adrian, Nudie Cohn, Bill Belew, Gaultier, Schiaparelli, old-school Dior, Poiret, Fortuny. -
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5 of 52 questionsCurrent occupation?Costume designer. -
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6 of 52 questionsCan you describe past jobs you've had?Assistant at Felina Lingerie, assistant costume designer, special-effects assistant, fabric sales. -
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7 of 52 questionsWhat is a fashion must?Confidence. -
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8 of 52 questionsWhat is your design training?A process of trial and error. I also attended <a href='http://fidm.edu/'>FIDM</a> here in L.A. and have a fashion design degree. -
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9 of 52 questionsWhat are your strengths as a designer?Strong styles or statements that compliment the wearer's personality and figure type. -
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10 of 52 questionsWhat are your weaknesses as a designer?I tend to go a little overboard in detail and fabric choice. -
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11 of 52 questionsWhat's influenced your designs over the years?Music, locations and real people; designers, especially Schiaparelli; art nouveau. -
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12 of 52 questionsWhat's your favorite material or fabric to work with?Anything good quality with a touch of stretch; fine leather or chiffon; silk velvet. -
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13 of 52 questionsWhat's the item you're most proud of designing?The character L Dubba E's final-battle jumpsuit in the film The FP. -
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14 of 52 questionsDo you prefer sketching or draping?Both. It depends on the design idea. -
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15 of 52 questionsDo you prefer patterns or solids?Both, usually at the same time. I love interesting prints and working with stripes. -
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16 of 52 questionsWhat are your favorite colors?Iridescent. Black and gold. I love gray as a base or accent. Aqua is currently my captain. -
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17 of 52 questionsWhat's your biggest fear as a designer?I'm not sure I understand the question. -
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18 of 52 questionsWhat fashion faux pas drives you crazy?Women wearing clothing that looks like trash bags. Sandals and socks are pretty bad, too. -
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19 of 52 questionsWhat's the ugliest thing you've ever worn?Everything I own . . . Are you kidding? -
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20 of 52 questionsWho are your favorite style icons?Elvis. -
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21 of 52 questionsHow would you dress first lady Michelle Obama?Something that would embrace her elegance and class, but with a touch of sexy. Bam! -
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22 of 52 questionsWhat celebrity would you like to design for?Tom Jones or ZZ Top. The Top definitely needs some revamped Tejas suits. Sparkles! -
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23 of 52 questionsWho's your supermodel muse?Zoolander. -
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24 of 52 questionsWhat do you look for in a model?I love shape. I wish all models would gain 30 pounds; designs are more feminine on that body type. -
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25 of 52 questionsIf you had to name your label, you'd call it . . .TROST -
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26 of 52 questionsIf you weren't designing, you'd be . . .Dead. -
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27 of 52 questionsDream place to set up your design business?Buenos Aires. -
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28 of 52 questionsWebsites that feature your work, including your own site(s)?Currently just Facebook. -
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29 of 52 questionsAny other cultures or places you wish you could design for?I love Japanese style, but also that of Argentina. I would move to Buenos Aires in a second. -
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30 of 52 questionsHow were you described as a kid?Weird, quiet, smart, unpopular. -
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31 of 52 questionsHow are you described now?''Pretty cool'' or ''alright I guess.'' Direct quotes. I'm just me. Who can label that? -
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32 of 52 questionsCan you describe your family?We're all in the film industry, we get along well and we're all crazy carnies. -
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33 of 52 questionsDo you have any pets?Duke, a Saint Bernard mix mutt. -
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34 of 52 questionsDo you have any nicknames?ST or Stro. Sometimes Mama Trost. -
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35 of 52 questionsWhy are you (or aren't you) easy to live with?I'm specific about weird things that no one else appreciates. I ease the tension by baking cupcakes. -
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36 of 52 questionsWhat's your favorite hangout back home?The tunnel in the FP. -
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37 of 52 questionsWhat are your hobbies besides designing?I love movies, music, baking and such. I also enjoy shooting guns. -
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38 of 52 questionsWhat are your favorite movies?The Color Purple, Gone With the Wind, Back to the Future 3, The Lost Boys, Tombstone, Goodfellas. -
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39 of 52 questionsWhat are your favorite TV shows?I don't have a TV. But I used to watch a ton of DuckTales. -
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40 of 52 questionsWhat are your favorite books and authors?Anything by Richard Matheson. I Am Legend and What Dreams May Come are amazing. L. Frank Baum. -
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41 of 52 questionsiPhone, Android or BlackBerry?Droid. -
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42 of 52 questionsFast food or gourmet?Depends on my level of broke-ness. -
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43 of 52 questionsCooking or takeout?I prefer to cook. I can throw down in the kitchen, as they say. -
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44 of 52 questionsFavorite food?Animal-shaped cupcakes. -
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45 of 52 questionsBeer or wine?Loko. -
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46 of 52 questionsBiggest pet peeve?Nicolas Cage. -
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47 of 52 questionsWho was your favorite past Project Runway designer?Jay, Season 1. I also love Anthony from the past season. He's adorable and has a great outlook. -
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48 of 52 questionsProject Runway challenge you hope they bring back for your season?Wedding dresses! Or if they had a tranny challenge . . . I would clean house. -
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49 of 52 questionsProject Runway challenge you hope they don't bring back?Bring it on. -
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50 of 52 questionsYour take on team challenges?Scary, but are you gonna do? You have to cooperate with people in life. -
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51 of 52 questionsHow did you end up auditioning for Project Runway?I needed a change and figured I should probably do something with my life before I melt. -
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52 of 52 questionsWhy are you going to win?I already won by making it on the show. It's up to the judges, but I'll throw down what I've got.
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