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Meet the cast of Season 4!
Q & A with
ELISA
1. What fashion DOs and DON’Ts do you live by?
Do’s:
Wear outfits and things that express who you are
Wear comfortable clothing that makes you feel confident
Wear things given to you by people you love
Explore your identity by trying new clothing ideas
Don’ts:
Wear outfits people tell you to wear
Wear clothes just because you see them in a magazine
Wear clothes that are uncomfortable
Wear clothes made by sweatshops I you can avoid it
Wear dresses or skirts that area really, really short without underwear, except for your boyfriend
Wear shoes that hurt your feet
2. Please list your 3 favorite clothing designers
It changes all the time…
a) Madame Gres
b) Norma Kamali
c) Balenciaga
d) Ben Cho
e) Zaldy
3. What do you consider 5 must-have clothing items everyone should own?
a) Great pair of jeans
b) Boots (good boots)
c) A favorite T-shirt
d) Easy dress that looks great
e) Something from someone you love
4. How would you describe your design aesthetic?
Contemporary, alchemical, spontaneous couture, sometimes available, in editions.
5. The one thing about you that would shock people is…..
That I am actually somewhat a solitary, hermetic, introvert who gets overwhelmed easily.
6. Who have been biggest influences in your life?
My family: Mother, father, grandmothers, my daughter and my mate.
7. What is the one thing in your closet that you wear most often?
Right now, my vintage Tony Lama cowboy boots my father bought me in the 80s.
8. If you could outfit anyone living or dead, who would it be and why?
I would have loved to work with Martha Graham.
9. If you were a fabric, what would you be?….
Silk jersey scented with sweet oils.
10. What is your favorite color?
Hot pink
11. Where would you consider to be the design capital of the world?
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12) If you could pick anyone to be your mentor who would it be and why?
The mentors I already had – my mother and father. They are excellent artists and hugely successful in their fields.
