Jay Nicolas Sario
Jay Nicolas Sario Video Blog: Episode 4
Designer Jay Nicolas Sario gives his take on "Project Runway" Season 7 Episode 4. In this episode, the designers' challenge was to create a signature dress for the Campbell's AdDRESS Your Heart program. Episode air date: 02/04/10.
Jay Nicolas Sario Video Blog: Episode..
Tim Critiques Jay Nicolas Sario:..
Extended Judging of Jay Nicolas Sario..
Jay Nicolas Sario Video Blog: Episode..
JAY'S DESIGN IN EPISODE 4: Design Your Heart Out
The designers must create a signature dress for the Campbell’s AdDRESSYour Heart program. Guest Judge: Georgina Chapman Aired February 4 at 10 pm et/pt
- QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
1 of 52 questionsWhat was the first garment you ever made?It looked like a school uniform jumper in twill. I thought it was cute. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
2 of 52 questionsWhat is your music of choice when designing?Dance music with a little of country. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
3 of 52 questionsWhen did you realize you had designer potential?Age 11. I am a self-taught fashion illustrator. Tim Gunn said my sketches look straight out of Parsons. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
4 of 52 questionsFavorite designer(s)?Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Marc Jacobs and Rodarte. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
5 of 52 questionsCurrent occupation?Visual merchandiser and lead stylist for Gap Inc. in the kids' division. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
6 of 52 questionsCan you describe past jobs you've had?I was a cashier at the Home Depot. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
7 of 52 questionsWhat is a fashion must?Pairs of expensive, great-fitting jeans and big sunglasses. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
8 of 52 questionsWhat is your design training?I attended Honolulu Community College. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
9 of 52 questionsWhat are your strengths as a designer?I have the advantage of being a both a stylist and a designer. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
10 of 52 questionsWhat are your weaknesses as a designer?I procrastinate, but most of the time I create better fashion under pressure. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
11 of 52 questionsWhat's influenced your designs over the years?Texture and three-dimensionality play a big part in my designers. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
12 of 52 questionsWhat's your favorite material or fabric to work with?Wool, tweed, denim, leather; anything that can give structure and texture. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
13 of 52 questionsWhat's the item you're most proud of designing?I love designing jackets that are one-of-a-kind and very feminine. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
14 of 52 questionsDo you prefer sketching or draping?Both. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
15 of 52 questionsDo you prefer patterns or solids?Both. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
16 of 52 questionsWhat are your favorite colors?Green. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
17 of 52 questionsWhat's your biggest fear as a designer?The economy. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
18 of 52 questionsWhat fashion faux pas drives you crazy?Flare jeans and Ugg boots together. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
19 of 52 questionsWhat's the ugliest thing you've ever worn?A pair of Doc Martens strappy sandals that I wore with nylon cargo pants. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
20 of 52 questionsWho are your favorite style icons?Sarah Jessica Parker. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
21 of 52 questionsHow would you dress first lady Michelle Obama?A green strapless evening dress that flows beautifully from the hip down. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
22 of 52 questionsWhat celebrity would you like to design for?Angelina Jolie. I'd put her in a black, silky baby-doll evening dress, short in front, long in back. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
23 of 52 questionsWho's your supermodel muse?Raquel Zimmermann. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
24 of 52 questionsWhat do you look for in a model?Model to me means perfect. You have to be tall and skinny, and better make sure she can walk! - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
25 of 52 questionsIf you had to name your label, you'd call it . . .Jay Nicolas Sario. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
26 of 52 questionsIf you weren't designing, you'd be . . .A stylist for celebrities, and I'd own a vintage boutique in Los Angeles. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
27 of 52 questionsDream place to set up your design business?Los Angeles, California. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
28 of 52 questionsAny other cultures or places you wish you could design for?Japan. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
29 of 52 questionsHow were you described as a kid?Mischievous and playful. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
30 of 52 questionsHow are you described now?Crazy! Mischievous and fun. I get into random fights when drunk. Honest and straightforward too. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
31 of 52 questionsCan you describe your family?Physically disconnected but all emotionally connected. We all live in different places. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
32 of 52 questionsMarriage or kids?Gay and living with a partner. We want to have kids in the next 10 years. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
33 of 52 questionsAny nicknames?Growing up, Boyet by my siblings. It means little boy. It's given to youngest boy in the family. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
34 of 52 questionsWhy are you (or aren't you) easy to live with?I have high standards for cleanliness. I don't get along with roommates who are lazy. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
35 of 52 questionsWhat's your favorite hangout back home?I love the bars in the Castro. That's where I get drunk with my gays most of the time. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
36 of 52 questionsWhat are your hobbies besides designing?Furniture hunting. Shopping for clothes and shoes. I have three dozen pairs of shoes. That's not a lot. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
37 of 52 questionsWhat are your favorite movies?Kill Bill and The Devil Wears Prada. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
38 of 52 questionsWhat are your favorite TV shows?American Idol, Glee, Housewives of Atlanta, Flipping Out, Top Model and America's Best Dance Crew. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
39 of 52 questionsWhat are your favorite books and authors?Memoirs of a Geisha. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
40 of 52 questionsWhat are your favorite websites?Style.com. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
41 of 52 questionsiPhone or BlackBerry?iPhone. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
42 of 52 questionsFast food or gourmet?Both. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
43 of 52 questionsCooking or takeout?Both. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
44 of 52 questionsFavorite food?Thai and Vietnamese food. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
45 of 52 questionsBeer or wine?Beer. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
46 of 52 questionsGuiltiest pleasure?Ben and Jerry's Creme Brulee Ice Cream. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
47 of 52 questionsBiggest pet peeve?Dishes in the kitchen sink. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
48 of 52 questionsFavorite designer from past seasons of Project Runway?Christian Siriano. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
49 of 52 questionsProject Runway challenge you wish they'd bring back for your season?Denim Levi's challenge. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
50 of 52 questionsProject Runway challenge you hope they don't bring back?Maternity challenge! - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
51 of 52 questionsYour take on team challenges?Love them, because that's when designers throw teammates under the bus. - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: JAY'S TAKE
52 of 52 questionsHow did you end up auditioning for Project Runway?It was my second time auditioning. I was told I had been cast on my birthday, and I screamed!
