Interview with Project Runway’s Shirin Askari
Lovely, Admired, & Vintage-Inspired!
I recently had the opportunity to catch up
With Shirin Askari, (Sixth season Project
Runway cast), to get her take on vintage
and to find out what she is up to lately.
Rocio: Hello Shirin, nice to meet with you! I admire your work as a fashion designer.
I’ve noticed you have a touch of vintage-feel in some of your clothing. Are you inspired by vintage fashion?
Shirin: Yes, I love going vintage shopping for inspiration.
Shirin: Yes, I love going vintage shopping for inspiration.
Rocio: I love vintage too... Why do you love it?
Shirin: I think I like vintage clothing because it has a unique elegance about it... also probably because I grew up loving and watching old movies.
Rocio: Old movies are a treat to watch. The fashion alone is worth a front row seat. Which decade or era of fashion do you like most?
Shirin: There are certain aspects about different era's I love but if I had to choose an era in its entirety it would be the 1940's.
Rocio: Nice choice! So who is your favorite silver-screen actress?
Shirin: I grew up watching Fred Astaire movies so it would be easy to say Ginger Rogers. But I have a special place in my heart for Katharine Hepburn.
Rocio: Katharine is a classic icon. Why is she a favorite for you?
Shirin: Her wit, humor and strength are something I have always admired.
Rocio: I agree, she is a steel magnolia! I can see those traits in you and your work. Speaking of work...can I get a sneak-peek at what you are working on currently?
Shirin: Currently I'm working on my Spring/Summer 2011 collection while also doing custom wedding dresses.
Rocio: You do beautiful work, I can’t wait to see your whole collection…you amaze me Shirin! Thank you for your time and I wish you the best! I look forward to seeing more of your work soon.
By Rocio Wilde
