‘Project Runway’ Season 12: Alexander Pope

NAME: Alexander Pope

AGE: 38

FROM: New York, N.Y.

HOMETOWN: Los Angeles, Calif.

OTHER CAREERS: Costume design on Broadway and makeup artist for editorial and runway shows.

FAVORITE DESIGNERS: Viktor & Rolf, Alexander McQueen, Mugler (original house), Rick Owens, John Galliano, Gareth Pugh, Vivienne Westwood and Comme Des Garcons.

FASHION PET PEEVE: UGG boots and wearing sweatpants in public.