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| ⚫ | Born on February 25, 1963, March was originally from [[Alameda, California]], where he worked as a costume designer for the Long-running musical revue, ''[[Beach Blanket Babylon]]''. During the fourth season finale of ''Project Runway'', March, who had become popular with avant-garde creations, gained notoriety when he showcased human hair on his designs. In the end, however, he was eliminated from showcasing at [[Bryant Park]] during [[New York Fashion Week]]. His client list included [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]], [[Cirque du Soleil]],<ref name=marchvsmugler /> [[Prince (musician)|Prince]], [[Beyoncé Knowles]] (he constructed the costumes for her [[I Am... World Tour|I Am... Tour]]),<ref name="marchvsmugler">{{cite web|last=Odell|first=Amy|title=Chris March Is Suing Thierry Mugler Over Beyoncé’s Costumes|url=http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/08/christ_march_sues_theirry_mugl.html|work=The Cut Blog|publisher=[[New York Magazine]]|accessdate=25 October 2011|date=2009-08-28}}</ref><ref name="nymag1011">{{cite web|last=Odell|first=Amy|title=Chris March Talks Halloween, Dressing Lady Gaga, and More|url=http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2011/10/chris_march.html|work=The Cut Blog|publisher=[[New York Magazine]]|accessdate=25 October 2011|date=2011-10-24}}</ref> [[Lady Gaga]],<ref name=nymag1011 /> [[Thierry Mugler]]<ref name=marchvsmugler /> and [[Meryl Streep]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The Dish on Meryl Streep’s Oscar Gown — Designed by ‘Project Runway’ Alum Chris March!|url=http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2010/03/08/the-scoop-on-meryl-streeps-oscar-gown-designed-by-project-runway-alum-chris-march/|work=Style Watch Blog|publisher=[[People Magazine]]|accessdate=25 October 2011|date=March 8, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Meryl Streep’s Surprising Dress Designer: ‘Project Runway’ Alum Chris March!|url=http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2010/01/19/meryl-streeps-surprising-dress-designer-project-runway-alum-chris-march/|work=Style Watch Blog|publisher=[[People Magazine]]|accessdate=25 October 2011|date=Jan 19, 2010}}</ref> His costuming efforts were recognized with a [[Drama Desk Award]] nomination in 2002 for ''Christmas With the Crawfords''. |
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| ⚫ | Born on February 25, 1963, March was originally from [[Alameda, California]], where he worked as a costume designer for the Long-running musical revue, ''[[Beach Blanket Babylon]]''. During the fourth season finale of ''Project Runway'', March, who had become popular with avant-garde creations, gained notoriety when he showcased human hair on his designs. In the end, however, he was eliminated from showcasing at [[Bryant Park]] during [[New York Fashion Week]]. His client list included [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]], [[Cirque du Soleil]],<ref name=marchvsmugler /> [[Prince (musician)|Prince]], [[Beyoncé Knowles]] (he constructed the costumes for her [[I Am... World Tour|I Am... Tour]]),<ref name="marchvsmugler">{{cite web|last=Odell|first=Amy|title=Chris March Is Suing Thierry Mugler Over Beyoncé’s Costumes|url=http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/08/christ_march_sues_theirry_mugl.html|work=The Cut Blog|publisher=[[New York Magazine]]|accessdate=25 October 2011|date=2009-08-28}}</ref><ref name="nymag1011">{{cite web|last=Odell|first=Amy|title=Chris March Talks Halloween, Dressing Lady Gaga, and More|url=http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2011/10/chris_march.html|work=The Cut Blog|publisher=[[New York Magazine]]|accessdate=25 October 2011|date=2011-10-24}}</ref> [[Lady Gaga]],<ref name=nymag1011 /> [[Thierry Mugler]]<ref name=marchvsmugler /> and [[Meryl Streep]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The Dish on Meryl Streep’s Oscar Gown — Designed by ‘Project Runway’ Alum Chris March!|url=http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2010/03/08/the-scoop-on-meryl-streeps-oscar-gown-designed-by-project-runway-alum-chris-march/|work=Style Watch Blog|publisher=[[People Magazine]]|accessdate=25 October 2011|date=March 8, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Meryl Streep’s Surprising Dress Designer: ‘Project Runway’ Alum Chris March!|url=http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2010/01/19/meryl-streeps-surprising-dress-designer-project-runway-alum-chris-march/|work=Style Watch Blog|publisher=[[People Magazine]]|accessdate=25 October 2011|date=Jan 19, 2010}}</ref> His costuming efforts were recognized with a [[Drama Desk Award]] nomination in 2002 for ''Christmas With the Crawfords''. |
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March resided in [[New York City]] and appeared on several episodes of ''[[The Real Housewives of New York City]]'' as a friend of [[Sonja Morgan]]. |
March resided in [[New York City]] and appeared on several episodes of ''[[The Real Housewives of New York City]]'' as a friend of [[Sonja Morgan]].{{cn}} |
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March starred on a show about his work as a costume designer, entitled ''Mad Fashion'',<ref name=nymag1011 /><ref>{{cite web|title=Chris March’s Return to Bravo Imminent; See Rico’s Latest Editorial|url=http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2011/03/chris_marchs_return_to_bravo_i.html|work=The Cut Blog|publisher=[[New York Magazine]]|accessdate=25 October 2011|date=2011-03-14}}</ref> which premiered on the [[Bravo (US TV channel)|Bravo Network]] on October 4, 2011. ''Mad Fashion'' ran for ten episodes.<ref>{{cite web|last=Odell|first=Amy|title=Chris March is Getting His Own Reality Show|work=The Cut Blog|url=http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/10/chris_march_is_getting_his_own.html|publisher=[[New York Magazine]]|accessdate=25 October 2011|date=2010-10-13}}</ref> |
March starred on a show about his work as a costume designer, entitled ''Mad Fashion'',<ref name=nymag1011 /><ref>{{cite web|title=Chris March’s Return to Bravo Imminent; See Rico’s Latest Editorial|url=http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2011/03/chris_marchs_return_to_bravo_i.html|work=The Cut Blog|publisher=[[New York Magazine]]|accessdate=25 October 2011|date=2011-03-14}}</ref> which premiered on the [[Bravo (US TV channel)|Bravo Network]] on October 4, 2011. ''Mad Fashion'' ran for ten episodes.<ref>{{cite web|last=Odell|first=Amy|title=Chris March is Getting His Own Reality Show|work=The Cut Blog|url=http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/10/chris_march_is_getting_his_own.html|publisher=[[New York Magazine]]|accessdate=25 October 2011|date=2010-10-13}}</ref> |
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Chris March | |
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| Born | February 25, 1963 Alameda, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 5, 2019 (aged 56) Stockton, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Fashion and costume designer |
Chris March (February 25, 1963 – September 5, 2019) was an American fashion and costume designer, best known for his appearance as a contestant on season 4 (2007-2008) of Bravo's Project Runway.
He was also on season 4 (2014-2015) of Project Runway All Stars, finishing in 12th place. Additionally, he competed in the one-shot special Project Runway: All-Star Challenge (2009), and was the third runner-up.
Career
Born on February 25, 1963, March was originally from Alameda, California, where he worked as a costume designer for the Long-running musical revue, Beach Blanket Babylon. During the fourth season finale of Project Runway, March, who had become popular with avant-garde creations, gained notoriety when he showcased human hair on his designs. In the end, however, he was eliminated from showcasing at Bryant Park during New York Fashion Week. His client list included Madonna, Cirque du Soleil,[1] Prince, Beyoncé Knowles (he constructed the costumes for her I Am... Tour),[1][2] Lady Gaga,[2] Thierry Mugler[1] and Meryl Streep.[3][4] His costuming efforts were recognized with a Drama Desk Award nomination in 2002 for Christmas With the Crawfords.
March resided in New York City and appeared on several episodes of The Real Housewives of New York City as a friend of Sonja Morgan.[citation needed]
March starred on a show about his work as a costume designer, entitled Mad Fashion,[2][5] which premiered on the Bravo Network on October 4, 2011. Mad Fashion ran for ten episodes.[6]
Death
On September 5, 2019, Chris March died of a heart attack in Stockton, California.[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Odell, Amy (2009-08-28). "Chris March Is Suing Thierry Mugler Over Beyoncé's Costumes". The Cut Blog. New York Magazine. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ a b c Odell, Amy (2011-10-24). "Chris March Talks Halloween, Dressing Lady Gaga, and More". The Cut Blog. New York Magazine. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "The Dish on Meryl Streep's Oscar Gown — Designed by 'Project Runway' Alum Chris March!". Style Watch Blog. People Magazine. March 8, 2010. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "Meryl Streep's Surprising Dress Designer: 'Project Runway' Alum Chris March!". Style Watch Blog. People Magazine. Jan 19, 2010. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "Chris March's Return to Bravo Imminent; See Rico's Latest Editorial". The Cut Blog. New York Magazine. 2011-03-14. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ Odell, Amy (2010-10-13). "Chris March is Getting His Own Reality Show". The Cut Blog. New York Magazine. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ Chris March, Fashion Designer and ‘Project Runway’ Season 4 Contestant, Dies at 56