
Today is usually Project Runway recap day and since there are no more new episodes, I figure I’d treat you all to an exclusive interview with Kit Pistol (a.k.a. Christina Scarbo)! We were huge fans of Kit since the start of PR. She’s so FF! Here she tells us a bit more about Project Runway, her clothing line, trend forecasts and more! Her work is so awesome and spunky…and her accessories are the most adorable things ever. I think we all need a Kit Pistol hair bow in our hair about right now!
Check out Kit’s online shop for some hair bow love, and her website has pics of her collection and her blog (we love blogs, duh!) full of her adventures during and after Project Runway.
You were totally one of our fav designers! What was your favorite challenge on the show?
Thanks! My favorite challenge was the Hershey challenge. I was looking forward to the Project Runway typical bazaar material challenge. I thought my use of Kit Kats was quite clever, and I had been promising Marie a mohawk all season. So it worked out. I also liked the studded punk belt I made out of Rolos!
Out of your Project Runway peers, who were your favorites during Fashion Week?
I really liked Rami’s collection. Being from LA, I am familiar with his work and I think he really stamps all of his pieces with his signature. I also loved Christian’s. He is so ambitious and artistic in his designs and I would totally wear so many of his things.
Tell us about your own collection!
My collection brings the feel of the runway to the street for the men and women who wear it. I like to consider it “avant-garde street wear”. I make layering pieces to wear with the specialty pieces so that every garment can be worn everyday if desired. It definitely lends itself to those with an eclectic sensibility in dress, and those who appreciate quality. I really believe that everyday is a special occasion and fashion is an extension of oneself. So I endeavor to create garments that echo that philosophy.
We know you’re based out in L.A., but we are freezing here in NY and cannot wait ’til it’s warm out! What’s YOUR trend forecast for Spring/Summer?
Holy cow…ombre non-stop is what I have been seeing! Mucho popular in LA where it already feels like spring! Also accessories of layered bangles and also belts that wrap twice around the body are going to be key for spring. And bright colors! From neons to splashes of floral hues like lavender, fuschia and peony. Also, I can’t help but say that a splash of red will be a trend for spring. Red shoes, red belts, red bags…Ooh and I hope red lips!
What’s up and coming for Kit Pistol?
In-store events in Los Angeles. I just did an event in Olympia, WA and it was so rad. I’m working on having trunk shows/events in other cities around the country!
*Attention LA peeps!* You can meet Kit at the following locations TODAY 3/20 and Saturday 3/22. Info below!
Thurs 3/20
Mesh and Lace
3208 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 667-1732
In-store event featuring Kit Pistol hair accessories! Refreshments and treats plus art show by Kat Lamina
Sat 3/22
Studio in Fred Segal
500 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 394-8509
In-store appearance plus custom hair accessories sold only at Studio!
Speed Round!
Favorite…
LA Hangout: The Red Lion
Clothing Store: Agent Provocateur
Color: RED!
Accessory: Kit Pistol black velvet hair bow
Candy: Swedish Fish
Thanks for the interview Kit! We heart you!
Amanda, this interview is sooooo cute! I totes love kit pistol and she best be entering Next Big Thing! hair bows anyone?!
comment by Jen — March 20, 2008oh my gosh…i LOVE kit. i was so sad when she was eliminated =( everybody knows that it should have been ricky, not her!! haha agent provocateurr. ive been to the one in london
comment by cver — March 20, 2008OMG, this is so exciting! Thanks for hooking up this interview, Amanda. I heart Kit Pistol and hope we get to do more with her in the 08!
comment by Keith — March 20, 2008I LOVE KIT! She was totes my favorite. Kit, Jack, and Rami should have been the top 3. Now I guess we have to wait another year for Project Runway to start up again!
comment by FireEngineRed — March 20, 2008Oh, and if you couldn’t tell by my username, I LOVE RED.
comment by FireEngineRed — March 20, 2008OMG, Kit Pistol is ROARsome. BANG! BANG! Thanks Amanda for this smokin’ hawt interview. Can’t wait to see more of Kit on fred flare!!!
comment by Chris — March 20, 2008I haven’t seen Project Runway gosh, I’ve got mad love for Kit based on this interview alone! Thank you so much for doing it, Amanda, I’m definitely going to check out her site. And red lipstick is so va-va-voom and I’d love to see more of it in 2008. Grazie mille! xoxo, Bee
comment by Bee — March 20, 2008Kit is awesome…not to mention that she’s twelve times more bad-ass than Sweet P.
She also seems so down to earth. Best of luck, Kit Kat!
comment by Tommy — March 21, 2008i went to Kit’s site and fell in l-o-v-e with her tees. but they were soo expensive. fredflare should stock some ferr something perhaps a little more affordable…
<3
comment by Charlcie — March 23, 2008her clothes are AAHMAZING
comment by Natty — March 24, 2008very upsetting moment when she got elimanated
Wow, are you the Amanda that was so great about answering my questions on the Next Big Thing? Yay!
comment by Audrey — March 26, 2008By the way, I looove Kit! She was my favorite from the first episode. I wish she could have stayed on longer!
comment by Audrey — March 26, 2008hey Audrey, that would be me! Can’t wait to see what you and your bestie come up with!
comment by Amanda — March 27, 2008kit was one of my favorite designers as well. i would wear all the clothes she designed on project runway.
comment by emma — April 22, 2008