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Simone LeBlanc on Bravo's "Project Runway 4"


	Simone LeBlanc on Bravo's "Project Runway 4"

Age: 32

Hometown: San Francisco, CA

Education: Parsons School of Design, Paris

Favorite Designers: Dries Van Noten

Fashion Must: Organic wool and cashmere

Simone LeBlanc is one of the designers competing on Season 4 of Bravo's reality fashion designer competition, "Project Runway."

Originally from Northern California and currently living in Los Angeles,

Simone LeBlanc

has been making clothing since she was a child. Raised in an environment of creativity where artists, designers and musicians were an integral part of daily life,

Simone LeBlanc

was encouraged to experiment with every type of material that she could get her hands on.

Simone LeBlanc

quickly developed an obsession with fabric, form and its natural connection to the body.

While studying at CCA in San Francisco,

Simone LeBlanc

delved into sculptural and artisanal techniques, gaining appreciation for the historical and the handcrafted traditions of eras gone by.

Simone LeBlanc

's love for fashion and history led her to Paris, where she studied at Parsons and assisted a young and accomplished couturier.

Simone LeBlanc

says Paris offered a perfect experience for her with dedicated craftsmanship, high-minded fashion and many historical treasures to be discovered.

When

Simone LeBlanc

returned to the U.S., she began a career of freelance design, personal styling and creating one-of-a-kind pieces for a select clientele. In 2006, this path led

Simone LeBlanc

to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where she was commissioned to create a custom collection, as well as explore traditional craft and production techniques throughout the region.

Simone LeBlanc

currently resides in Los Angeles and is designing custom pieces, as well as TS BLOOM, her collection of women's wear using organic and surplus fabrics.