Project Runway is one of those reality show competitions that really have a purpose, and it’s a great opportunity for young, talented artists to show their work. It was an amazing opportunity to be exposed and show who you are as a designer. But I was never in the spotlight I was always hidden somewhere. Sholokhov: I had quite a lot of experience working as a professional designer and done quite a few collections for other companies. THR: What made you originally try out for Project Runway? And I was honored to have that opportunity. Radio City Music Hall is a legendary place, and to be there with the Rockettes performing for us and, it was surreal. To be recognized and appreciated was great. It’s amazing, just such a big day for me, and just to be able to share my collection - for any artist, it’s amazing. Yesterday I was watching it on TV and really was in the moment, but in more of a kind of calm state of mind. Really during the whole show and the runway, I was in kind of a foggy state of mind. THR: What was going through you mind as you watched your collection being shown on the runway? STORY: Mondo Guerra Recaps ‘Project Runway’ Season 10 Finale: A Winner Is Crowned So I wanted to really show my best at the same time, we had such limited time and resources, so it was quite a challenge. It’s such a serious competition, and it’s a lot of pressure knowing your collection is going to be shown on national television. Sholokhov: It’s the biggest day for a designer. THR: Was it nerve-racking showing at New York Fashion Week? He came very unprepared and didn’t have the direction, and I just feel like he lost his confidence a little bit and compensated with negative comments. THR: What did you think about Christopher’s comments in the finale? I was pretty much homeless for all the time I was on Project Runway. THR: What’s your current living situation? It’s a process, so hopefully I can do it fast enough and show a collection next fall. I’d love to start my own brand, but in order to do that, I need to find a business partner and I need to attract investors. There are lots of opportunities coming my way. I’m not quite sure what direction I’m going to go. Sholokhov: I definitely am going to pay some bills first, and then whatever comes. THR: What are you planning to do with the $100,000 prize? But, you know, it’s a competition, and it’s a game, so anything can happen. Sholokhov: Well, from the beginning I was very confident, and I knew that most likely I was going to make it to Fashion Week. THR: Did you feel like you had been a front-runner throughout the competition? STORY: ‘Project Runway’: Nina Garcia, Tim Gunn Spill Secrets on Season 10 Finale I felt a little bit bad just for winning! It was very confusing kind of feeling. They were happy to a point because I completely understand that everybody wants to win. Sholokhov: They definitely congratulated me. THR: Did Christopher, Melissa and Fabio seem happy for you? The Hollywood Reporter: During the final judging, did you have any idea you were going to be named the winner?ĭmitry Sholokhov: I definitely hoped so, but it was anybody’s game, so you never know. On Friday, Sholokhov talked with The Hollywood Reporter about his big win, Palu’s comments, his living situation and what’s next. Of the architecture-inspired collection he showed at New York Fashion Week, Heidi Klum told him it was “wearable and polished,” Nina Garcia called it “highly editorial,” Michael Kors said the clothes “were impeccably made, fit beautifully and looked expensive,” while guest judge Jennifer Hudson noted that they had “a great quality.”Īs the winner, he receives $100,000 from L’Oréal Paris to start his own line, a fashion spread in Marie Claire, a 2013 Lexus GS 350, a $50,000 technology suite by HP and Intel and the opportunity to design and sell an exclusive collection at Lord & Taylor.
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