Hester Sunshine Biography
Hester Sunshine is an American fashion designer who finished runners up on Project Runway’s season 17 on Bravo TV.
Hester specializes in designing high-fashion outfit with modern tinge and plush lucidity.
Hester recently launched her Sunshine by Hester line of accessories which features everything from bunny ears to berets with sassy sayings.
Her designs are infused by the otherness present in her own life and in both her queer and Jewish identities.
Hester Sunshine Age
Hester is 34 years old as of 2019.
Hester Sunshine Early Life
Hester was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was with sketching and tailoring vibrant couture since childhood. She used to insist that her parents should buy them stylish fashion wear.
Hester’s father was a furrier and her grandmother worked in the textile industry.
While growing up, she used to persistently work with safety needles and seam costume for her dolls as well as trade them to classmates while at school.
Following her passion and deep concentration in fashion, she attended Parson School of Design but soon dropped out of school in a junior year. She later transferred to Eugene Lang from where she graduated with a degree in fashion design, history, and theory.
Hester later moved to London to attend Central Saint Martins. She later briefly studied at the tertiary art school before relocating to New York.
Hester Sunshine Wife
Hester is in a relationship with her wife who goes by the Instagram name @honeypoots. It is not clear for how long they have been together but a look at their pictures, you can tell they love each other dearly. Below is her Instagram handle.
Hester Sunshine Project Runway
Hester mentioned that she and her family were addicted to Project Runway when it first came out in December 2004. “It was our Thursday night ritual, and I remained a loyal viewer until I went to college and sadly lost cable in 2011.”
In an interview with heyalma, Hester mentioned that she always to be on Project Runway. “I have wanted to be on Project Runway since it came out basically, but it took me a really long time where I felt good enough and that I could handle the emotional stress.”
“I’m just excited to see where everything goes and to test out some theories.” She is hoping that her time on Project Runway will encourage people to “shoot for the stars and be weird,” while giving the world a look at a more unconventional approach to fashion. “I want to show that fashion can be more than this all-black dressing and can be taken as something more fun.”
She also mentioned that she did not grow up with these influences other than Fran Drescher, who she refers to as both a “national and Jewish treasure.”
Project Runway Finale
Project Runway’s season 17 finale was on June 14, 2019. The three finalists were Hester, Garo Sparo and Sebastian Grey.
Hester finished second after winner Sebastian Grey beating Garo Sparo.
Elaine Welteroth called Hester a really skilled stylist who sent a vibe down the runway. Hester’s collection started off with an in-your-face, Marie Antoinette-meets-Clueless dress, which was a big hit.
However, several of the judges thought the second outfit and its print looked like a totally different girl.
Hester fangirl DVF, however, disagreed and said the clothes have humor that says, “F–k you.” DVF told Hester, “If you don’t win, you can work for me.”
Hester Sunshine Queer
Hester identifies as queer and Jewish. When her family left New York City and moved to Santa Fe, she found a queer Reform Jewish community that fit her identity and values.
According to Hester, both of her parents taught her that materialism in Hanukkah cannot compare to the spiritual meanings. “I love the way that Judaism can be taken so many different ways,” she revealed.
Hester Sunshine Instagram
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