Anyone who reads my blog could probably tell that I’m a huge Project Runway fan and I have been since the beginning (Jay was totally my favorite winner ever). I had my first Project Runway designer encounter when I met Santino (who is probably one of the nicest guys ever) back in April and now I have another to add to that list!
Due to an amazing blog friend who seriously hooked it up, I managed to score a little interview with Suede! Unfortunately, we couldn’t do the interview in person but if he ever comes to Chicago (seriously, call me up!), I will buy him a drink because if he is half as fun as this looks, I think it will be a good time!
Check out what Suede had to say!
Q: Did you think you should have been eliminated in the musical genre challenge? I was surprised because your design fit the challenge where as some didn’t even come close to their genre.
A: The crazy thing about each challenge we never knew what the judges were looking for. I was really down about being eliminated until I saw the episode air. I realized my look was true to my visions and it was certainly not one of the weaker looks. So I have no regrets. I put a a hot rocker look out there and if the judges decided I had to go so I have to be at peace with that.
Q: Speaking of Miss Hip Hop, was Kenley really as disrespectful and bitchy as she seems on the show? I know editing has a lot to do with how people come off on television.
A: We are all exactly who we seem to be on the show. No one is asking if I’m as genuine and nice as I seem because I am. If someone is unhappy with their portrayal on the show they only have themselves to blame.
Q: Watching the show now, do you feel you were portrayed accurately on Project Runway? Do you have any regrets?
A: Suede never does regrets. I am completely fine with how I was portrayed – especially when you consider there are hours of footage to be condensed into a 44 minute segment.
Q: About the third person thing, do you always speak that way and why?
A: Again, when there are so many hours of footage the most note worthy and moving footage has to be used. I occasionally speak in 3rd person, but its lighthearted and funny. It definitely is not meant to be taken seriously. We are living in times when things are very precarious – war, environment, economic market, and a scary election year – if I can make someone laugh by speaking in 3rd person I’m happy. If you can’t laugh at it — try focusing on one of the real issues in todays world.
Q: What was your favorite challenge? Least favorite? If you could go back and change anything on any design you made or redo them completely, would you?
A: Favorite – “Green” Eco-Friendly Challenge – with special guest Natalie Portman. I got so much positive feedback on that challenge and the dress sold out on Bluefly.com in less then 3 hours. Plus Natalie said she would love to wear it and Heidi wanted to wear it also.
Most Challenging - Without a doubt – CAR PARTS challenge. I mean WOW. I literally was bleeding for fashion.
The rest of the interview can be found at my blog.