BPR: This is Laura Kluvo from Blogging Project Runway and I'm on the phone with season 13 designer, Mitchell Perry. Hi Mitchell!
MP: Hi Laura.
BPR: Or would you prefer, THE Mitchell Perry?
MP: Well MitchellPerry.com was taken so I went with TheMitchellPerry.com. People call me Michell, not THEMitchell, or you can call me Mitch.
BPR: What did you do to prepare for the competition?
MP: I prepared myself mentally.
BPR: Which was your favorite challenge?
MP: The Unconventional Challenge for sure. I had a blast with that one.
BPR; Many of our readers thought your team should have won that one.
MP: I think so too! Yes, I was struggling a little in the first challenge and our team didn't really have a strong concept to begin with and then it really came together.
BPR: Have you watched the previous seasons of the show?
MP: Yes, I watched every season.
BPR; So you were not surprised that there was a red-carpet challenge...
MP: Not at all.
BPR: If you could go back, is there anything that you would do differently?
MP: Yes, I would have chosen a different fabric - something with a little give, like some of the other designers used. Some stretch and maybe I could have left the edges raw, like some of the others. I mean I am here now, so obviously I should have done some things differently. I know I made bad decisions and it just didn't work.
BPR: Did you watch the episode last night?
MP: Yes. and again this morning.
BPR: Is there anything that happened during the challenge that we didn't see and you which we had?
MP: Yes. Absolutely. There is a point where I say that Sandhya is selfish and stingy with the money that she got from Kini. He had promised half of the money to me. I was going to buy new scissors. But she did not give me the money. So that's why I said the comment about Sandhya. So I had a reason for saying that, but they didn't show it.
BPR: Our readers find Sandhya very polarizing. How do you like her?
MP: To be honest I think she is awesome, She is a very sweet girl. I really like her.
BPR: You are very kind....Your model, Bella, is lovely. Have you remained in touch?
MP: I LOVE Bella! She has an amazing spirit. She was such a breath of fresh air every time she came into the workroom. She is amazing. We are in touch. I feel terrible that I lost the challenge and she is out.
BPR: During the "Anonymous Runway Show" we see reaction shots from the designers. Do the judges see this too? Are the judges present for all of the runway filming?
MP: Not every single time. The runway is repeated many times and the editing is sort of a montage of all of the passes.
BPR: Did you agree with judges' choice for the winning garment?
MP: Sean really came back strong. His look from the previous week was in the bottom, and he really proved himself this week. Sean's look was a simple shift dress with fringe that honestly anyone in the workroom could have done, but he did it. It was great. I personally thought that Kini should have won. His look was way more elegant, but Sean's was great.
BPR: What are you working on now?
MP: Of course I am designing. I'm always working. I have started a non-profit organization called hobosheik. I grew up very poor and I did not have very many positive influences in my life. I want to be a good influence to others. I am teaching kids how to sew and how to upcycle clothes. Then we are donating the clothing to the homeless. I want kids to not only develop some skills but also to get an understanding of the homeless situation and hopefully never find themselves there.
BPR: We are almost out of time, is there anything else you would like to say to your fans?
MP: Seriously, this has been so insanely amazing. Thank you for believing in me and putting out all of the positive remarks and energy. Thank you everyone!
