I had the opportunity to chat with talented designer Viktor Luna about his time on Project Runway and what he's up to. Read below for more...
Q: I spoke recently with Elena (Slivnyak) and she mentioned how
you’d been friends before All Stars and actually had no idea you’d be on the
show together until you both showed up. So how did you feel when you realized
you’d get to go around this crazy second Project Runway round with a friend?
A: It was definitely crazy. I met Elena during El Paseo Fashion
Week in Palm Springs and we really clicked. It was like we were old
friends just laughing and chatting! During the show I tried to maintain the
idea that no matter what, it was just a competition and our friendship would
last and thankfully it did! I think the competition actually made it
stronger.
Q: We have to talk about the wonderful punch of primary colors in
your SS14 collection. Where did that pop of color come from?
A: I have always been attached to these colors, but I guess a lot
has to do with my new fabric that I had created in China. It feels amazing and
looks radiant! These colors also came naturally from pictures that I’ve taken
and used to create the mirrored manipulated print.
Q: What are your goals for 2014, professionally and personally?
A: Professionally, I am focusing on my clothing brand and
continuing to create clothes with good construction, design and quality;
endurance is my motto this year. Personally, I want to be more in tune with my
life and nature and I want to travel more! I want to make sure I experience
life to the fullest!!
Q: A number of celebrities have worn your pieces, including Keri
Hilson, Carly Rae Jepson and Ciara. Do you have any ultimate celebrities you’d
like to see in one of your creations?
A: It’s always fascinating to see my garments worn by my clients
and celebrities. I admire a lot of celebs and would be thrilled to see a piece
I’ve created on Tilda Swinton, Chloë Sevigny, Cate Blanchett, and so many
more!
Q: I saw photos of your absolutely incredible costume for Heidi
Klum’s Halloween party this year. How long did that look take to achieve, from
beginning to end?
A: I did it in such rush, so it took me 3 days nonstop! I was
determined to make something that looked SO intricate, but with such little
time I did cut some corners, as I’m sure you can imagine. I put a hard fusible
buckram to maintain its shape and then glued the pearls in place. Inside I had
a petticoat but I also added a pillow to the sides to create more of a shape
of that era. I think it was one of my favorite costumes I’ve ever made, and it
only raises the bar for next year! Oh, and Heidi was SO in love with the
costumes that Jesus, Antonio and I made, that she requested to take a picture
with us on the red carpet!!
Q: Speaking of that fabulous and outrageous style, what is your
opinion on the major steampunk and rococo-punk styles currently sweeping the
alternative fashion world?
A: I've never heard of rococo-punk?! But I've seen steampunk and I
like it. I think our culture has become very boring and our music has no
creative influence on our style besides a bra that has studs or leather jackets
that you can purchase in H&M. I remember in the nineties I use to love punk
and grunge and would make my own outfits from scratch, everyone was more
creative! Now you can buy it at Givenchy, Balmain, or Top Shop. Those options
all require no thinking and that to me is boring.. I am glad to hear that some
people are still out there creating styles like steampunk and Rococo-Punk!
Q: What’s your greatest advice for the curvier fashion-loving
ladies in 2014?
A: I never see a person as curvy or thin, I only see personal
style. We all have different body shapes and we all have to shop according to
our style in ways that compliment our shape and have the right proportions. My
advice is to learn your body and learn what works for you. Dressing is a form
of adorning your body and celebrating life! Ultimately take risks and have fun!
Q: What music have you not been able to stop listening to lately?
A: Marylin Manson, Smashing pumpkins , Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Pink
Floyd!
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Find out more about Viktor Luna over at his website:
http://viktorluna.com/ and follow him on twitter @ViktorLuna and on instragram @ViktorLuna
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