The Babble editors are completely addicted to Project Runway. When the "licious" guy was voted off, the next morning we made extra-strong coffee and toasted his demise. So we were pretty excited when writer Lisa Estall sent us a few answers she got out of our hero, Nina Garcia.
Garcia left Elle in August to become fashion director at Marie Claire. She lives in New York with her husband and reasonably named one-year-old son, Lucas Alexander Conrod. Her new book, published by Harper Collins, is called, The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own. And here's what she told Lisa by email . . .
How do you juggle career and parenting?
Well that’s easy. He comes first. When I walk in the door and I see him, it’s like, “Okay, heels off. Converse on. Let’s play.”
When you first started being filmed on Project Runway, were you nervous being in front of the camera?
I wasn’t nervous about being in front of the camera, but I was
nervous about seeing myself on camera. My husband makes me watch the
show. I cringe the whole time.
What designer labels does your son wear?
The designer labels he wears are all gifts. I have some very fashionable and generous friends who have sent him Chrome Hearts Tees, Burberry pants, etc. But, me? I buy him the inexpensive stuff. I see how careless he is with his clothes, and he’ll outgrow them in two weeks. Every mom out there knows that there is nothing better than being practical.
Who are your fave designers?
I have so many favorite designers. The list would be too long. So I’ll just give you a few of the new names that I have my eye on right now: Alexandra Wang, Philip Lim, Peter Som, and Chris Benz. There are so many great emerging talents right now. The future looks quite divine, from a fashion point of view.
You can buy her book here.
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