Oaklanders know how to root for their own. If you have any doubts, just look at how fashion designer Amy Sarabi has become a local hero. Regardless of her loss on Thursday on Project Runway, she’s reminded Americans of Oakland's place on the national fashion map, and Oaklanders aren’t going to forget that anytime soon. If you’re curious about her, here’s a little chat with Ms. Sarabi
OB: Who inspired you to become a designer?
Amy: I've wanted to be a designer since I can remember, but my parents were the ones who kept my inspiration alive.
OB: What fabrics do you like to work with most of all?
Amy: Silk and Linen
OB: What is your dream job? Where would it be?
Amy: To have my own line and run my own design house right here in the Bay Area
OB: What’s the best piece of professional advice you ever got?
Amy: It's better to take a risk and fail than to play it safe and never succeed.
OB: What's been the highlight of your fashion career so far?
Amy: Showing at New York Fashion Week
OB: Where do you live now? Where would you like to be living?
Amy: In Oakland
OB: What’s the one fashion accessory you must have at all times?
Amy: My wrench necklace
OB: Do you wear the clothes you design?
Amy: Unfortunately, I don't have time to design for myself.
OB: What do you find yourself wearing a lot of? Your favorite ensemble?
Amy: Levi's jeans with a basic tight tank and a small leather bomber with a hood.
OB: What’s your favorite Bay Area fashion boutique? Do you have a favorite in Oakland?
Amy: Modern Appealing Clothing in San Francisco
OB: What’s your favorite Oakland restaurant?
Amy: A Cote on College Ave.
OB: And finally, what's your warmest memory of your time at CCA?
Amy: Sleeping under the pattern making tables so that I didn't waste time driving home and coming back (Smile)
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