Christian Siriano Is on a Mission to Make People Feel Fabulous: I’m ‘Bringing Back Glamour’
17.02.2023 - 01:43
/ usmagazine.com
Christian Siriano wants everyone to dress up more. The fashion designer is “bringing back glamour.”
After officiating two weddings in partnership with Minted Weddings on Valentine’s Day earlier this week, Siriano, 37, opened up to Us Weekly exclusively about the experience, fashion and the future of his luxury label.
“It was such a great moment,” the clothing maker said of helping the lovely couples say “I do.” Siriano continued: “It was a very New York moment … being in Times Square. It was really nice and the perfect way to start a morning.”
The ceremonies took place just a few days before Siriano fitted Vice President Kamala Harris for the State of the Union Address and presented his fall/winter 2023 collection at New York Fashion Week. The February 9 soirée brought out the biggest names, including Lindsay Lohan, Quinta Brunson and Julia Stiles — who all sat front row.
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The ready-to-wear show was inspired by Audrey Hepburn and included dainty black dresses with ruffled hems, cutout frocks adorned with protruding flowers, high-slit gowns with dramatic sleeves and suits with intricate embroidery.
“I still get excited,” Siriano told Us of showing off his work. “You never know what’s gonna happen. It’s not like a Broadway show, we don’t get a dress rehearsal. We have one chance to show our work in front of the world, and it’s pretty wild.”
The Maryland native got his big break after winning the fourth season of Project Runway in 2007 when he was only 21 years old. He quickly became known for his decadent creations that celebrate women and all body types. He’s famously dressed Ashley Graham, Angela Bassett, Kelly Ripa, Janelle Monáe, Kate Hudson, Jodie