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Amanda Perna from "Project Runway" is one of the designers competing in Season 9 of the Lifetime reality fashion design competition series. She currently makes a living as a fashion designer in New York City, but is originally from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She is 25 years old.

The first garment Amanda Perna ("Project Runway 9") ever made was a Halloween costume in high school. She says she realized she had design potential in her sophomore year in college, when it dawned on her that it was actually
Amanda Perna in "Project Runway 9"
Amanda Perna Project Runway 9
a profession. She is a graduate of the University of Alabama Apparel Design Program. She won the Henrietta Thompson Fashion Achievement Award there in 2008 for excellence in fashion. In the past she has worked as an assistant designer and student ambassador.

Her favorite designers are Alber Elbaz and Valentino. Perna considers amazing accessories to be a fashion must. She considers her design strengths to be use of color and free-form draping, while her weakness is overanalyzing. Over the years, her designs have been influenced by nature, people and art. When she's designing she likes listening to Pink Floyd, jazz, Andrea Bocelli or indie rock. Her favorite style icon is Carrie Bradshaw from "Sex and the City."



AMANDA PERNA (PROJECT RUNWAY): FACTS

Where does Amanda Perna live? Find out here.

Age: ∼25 years old
Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Current Residence: New York, NY





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"Project Accessory" contestants and host 'Project Accessory': Meet the Contestants — Premiering Thursday, November 3, after "Project Runway All Stars," the new spin-off series will feature 12 fashion accessory designers competing for $100,000 to start their own line. Read more...
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AMANDA PERNA (PROJECT RUNWAY): TWITTER
May 24, 2012
I don't understand why a factory would tell me that they can't match stripes on a garment... Not cool.
1 day ago
I need a patternmaker pronto! Anyone have an affordable but good one??
1 day ago
Which movie has Amanda Perna nude?
2 days ago
I need a fairy godmother (or godfather) to come invest in me so I can follow my dreams.
2 days ago
 
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