A Runway Exclusive Interview with
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What do you like best about your designs? RM: What do you do for fun? I get to express my individual visions. M: I like to take my daily swim at the local 24
What is your most memorable experience
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M: I would say my most memorable experience on “The Fashion Show” was the Homage to the Designer challenge, where I was able to design a dress inspired by Madame Gres.
RM: What is your favorite item of clothing in your closet? M: I would have to say that my favorite items in my closet are my hand-crafted jumpsuits and hats.
RM: Who is your favorite couture designer? M: My favorite couture designer, I would have to say, is the incompatible Valentino.
RM: Who is your favorite ready-to-wear designer? M: My favorite ready-to-wear designer is Diane von Furstenberg.
RM; Who are your influences? M: My influences are my Grandmother, who made most of my clothes growing up, and Hollywood.
RM: Where did you learn to design clothing? M: I learned design in Mexico City and Milan, Italy.
world doesn’t know? M: That fashion is a land of fantasy, but in the end, it’s the biggest reality.
RM: Who is the first famous person you remember dying in your lifetime? M: The first celebrity I remember dying is Eartha Kitt.
RM: What kind of music do you like to play during your Runway shows? M: I like to play Contemporary Opera.
RM: What famous person do other people tell you that you most resemble?
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John Leguizamo
What is your favorite movie? My favorite movie would have to be “Funny
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RM: In your opinion, which designer has had the biggest impact on today’s retail world? M: Christian Audigier with Ed Hardy Designs.
