I’m available on Instagram and my website 4 winner Christian Siriano returns as a mentor and is joined by judges Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell, and Elaine Welteroth. If any students are looking for mentorship, I’m happy to help out and give advice. It’s scary to go into the creative world, but no matter what you do, if you do a good job, you’ll always succeed. Before you know it, you’ll fall into what you’re meant to do. Do what you’re good at and everything else will fall into place. What advice would you give current students or alumni?įollow your passion. I also took Sculpture and Jewelry-making classes at Andover. I love the outdoors, and I also love to do sculpture and am often sculpting. It’s the hardest thing you can do, and tests you in so many ways… emotionally, mentally, and physically it’s a lot. I highly encourage anyone in fashion to try it. It was a tedious and long process throughout 2020. It was in that time that I started applying for Project Runway after a year of interviewing. It was a really good experience, and when Covid hit I had a re-direction. I designed jackets, dresses, tops and shirts. After graduation, I went to work in the mass market. They have such great networks, once you become a SCAD student they make things happen for you and they’re always there for you.
It’s such an amazing environment! I worked full time with school and also showing at different fashion weeks. It is very meticulously designed for each specific major. It’s the most creative school I’ve ever been to. It was like walking into Hogwarts of Harry Potter.
Probably the best years of my life were at SCAD. I applied to lots of arts schools, and decided to go to SCAD - it's a top fashion school.
I went to Savannah College of Art of Design. Share a bit about your educational and career background, and highlights of being part of Project Runway. I think sticking to who you are and your individuality - even though the peer pressure is high in high school - that was one of the biggest things that I learned through Art class. I didn’t have many friends in high school. It was basically just working hard, sticking to your intuition, and following your dreams. What were the most important lessons you learned in Bloomfield Hills Schools? It was really refreshing that she would allow me to do a medium in AP Art class such as fashion. She allowed me to be my own individual and bring something different to AP Art. I spent all my days there - I went to other classes, then back to art. What was your favorite experience as a Bloomfield Hills Schools student?ĪP Art class - Mrs.
Read more to learn about Sabrina’s experiences and reflections as a BHS student and a fashion designer! In 2000, when Sabrina was 8, she and her sister were adopted in the United States by their great aunt, who lives in Bloomfield Hills, which is how Sabrina came to Bloomfield Hills Schools. Tragically, Sabrina’s mother died during their journey, and Sabrina’s dad was left to care for the children. Originally from Afghanistan, Sabrina Spanta’s family fled the Afghan war to a refugee camp in Pakistan. The first episode of this season premiered on October 14, with new episodes airing every Thursday at 9 pm on Bravo. Sabrina Spanta, a graduate of Andover High School in 2011, is currently starring in Bravo’s Season 19 of Project Runway as one of 16 designers competing for a chance to not only showcase a fashion collection at New York Fashion Week, but also take home the cash prize of $250,000.