Tonight’s episode features celebs Angela and Vanessa Simmons, both being fitted by March for an upcoming event. Before the episode, which airs at 8 PM on Bravo, we caught up with the designer to see what dressing the Simmons sisters was like.
Check out our exclusive Q&A with March about the sisters below!
ESSENCE.com: Tell us a little bit about the show?
CHRIS MARCH: ‘Mad Fashion’ follows the everyday workings of me and my workshop where we make fashion, costumes, props and couture!
ESSENCE.com: What was it like having the Simmons sisters on?
CHRIS MARCH: They were like two tornadoes, talking non-stop — typical sisters!
ESSENCE.com: How did they respond to the clothes?
CHRIS MARCH: They ended up loving them — Vanessa was afraid she was going to be upstaged by Angela, but with her jewelry on she even made Angela a little jealous.
ESSENCE.com: As the self-proclaimed ‘Mad Hatter of Fashion,’ do you think there’s a place for over-the-top-fashion in day-to-day life?
CHRIS MARCH: A lot of celebrities have a sense of humor, and combined with an outrageous event, sometimes the sky’s the limit!
ESSENCE.com: Any tips for how our readers can incorporate your brand of fabulosity?
CHRIS MARCH: Not to be afraid to come up with your own style by combining trends, vintage and your favorite pieces.