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www.MOSTmag.com || FASHION MAG A ZINE || 17from a pre-Castro era, where Cuba was one of the Gems of the Caribbean and a travel destination for the wealthiest families of the world.What are some of your current fashion obsessions?My obsession is and has always been over the top hand craftsmanship, well executed and unique.What was your life like after you won Project Runway, were there pitfalls, big surprises from the impact of winning; was the success difficult in any ways?Prior to Project Runway, I focused on the satisfaction of my customer. The biggest surprises from the show was the ability to self-assess, viewing myself work on different challenges %u2014 that was an immense learning and growing experience. Post winning Project Runway, the value of my clients%u2019 prior investments in my pieces has soared in their eyes; my brand took a place on the table amongst nationally recognized labels.If you could have any celebrity spokesmodel, to wear your design, who would it be? We would need to bring Joan Rivers back to life. As Fashion Police%u2019s queen on the throne, she may send me to jail here and there but for the most part my brand would be make her hear-contempt from the living %u2014 Sophia Loren or Monica Bellucci.How important is Fashion Week for you?I don%u2019t participate because my sales are not generated from that market. I do encourage up-and-coming designers to explore those avenues.Tell us about your upcoming collections. How far ahead of time do you start on a collection?The new collection is called Zenith & Nadir - I%u2019m working on wardrobe that starts from the top at the head-piece down to the gown. Color palette: from light metallic to Smokey tones. My collections takes the process of two seasons prior to launch.What do you hope to achieve with your label?To be an everlasting brand, recognized and admired for its own luster.Where do people find you in social media?www.facebook.com/oscarlopezdesigner/Instagram: @realOscarLopezTwitter: @RealOscarLopez