PopSugar

Christian Siriano Mania

FabSugar — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:00:22 -0800

Did I call it or did I call it? Christian is the winner of Project Runway Season 4! Though my personal vote goes to Jillian and her simply adorable, flirty dresses and skirts, I knew Christian was going to win. Remember: I was there, folks. Alas, he was the people's favorite, your favorite, and now Posh's favorite so it was destiny, right?

For a full rundown of the finale episode, visit Buzz, and don't forget to peruse the pictures of all the PR kids at the afterparty in New York. It's Project Runway mania! But really, it's Christian Siriano mania. Meet fashion's newest rising star. Fierce.

For oodles of runway looks and pictures of Christian, read more

View 33 Photos ›

Source and Photos Courtesy of Bravo

Would You Watch Christian Siriano's Bravo Show?

FabSugar — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:30:22 -0700

There's no arguing the flamboyant, yet lovable, Project Runway winner Christian Siriano is the most successful of any PR alum. He shows at New York Fashion Week with the best of them, he has a successful shoe line with Payless, and came out with a sassy book this year. Bravo still loves the guy, so much they are creating a show devoted to him as he sets up a new shop and markets his clothing line.

Are you still in love with Siriano? So much you'd be interested in his new show?

The Project Runway Season Five Finale Runway Show!

FabSugar — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:10:36 -0700

The grand finale of my Fashion Week was the Project Runway finale show. And what a show it was. Before the season five contestants showed their collections, it was a reunion among familiar faces. It's always a joy seeing Runway alumni gather and mingle. The recently booted Blayne and Terri were there - all smiles - and favorites like Jay, Rami, Jillian (wearing a familiar knit sweater from her collection), Chris March, and Jack Mackenroth (who I chatted with at the Jill Stuart show, he is so sweet) all made cameos. Enter Christian Siriano, who had his own Spring show the night before. Then, Michelle Tractenberg, Rachel Zoe, and Harvey Weinstein were chatting about. Quite the spectacle!Anticipation grew once Heidi, Nina, and Michael Kors all came out to welcoming applause. Side note: Are Heidi and Nina both wearing Roland Mouret dresses? They looked great, but I wonder if that was planned. At 9:30 a.m. the lights dimmed and Heidi appeared, microphone in hand. She said some heartfelt words to the people of Bravo and the Magic Elves (the show's producers) - saying goodbye and thanking them for five great seasons. To bring you up to speed, Runway is moving to Lifetime for their sixth season (and that will be interesting in itself).

The guest judge seat remained empty. All week long there had been rumblings about Jennifer Lopez being the guest judge, but it was anticlimactic when Heidi announced that Lopez was unable to due to "a foot injury." Boo. And so, Tim Gunn stepped in at the last minute to serve as guest judge. Don't get me wrong - I adore Gunn - but it was very exciting when Victoria Beckham graced us with her presence last time. Once all was said and done, the first collection, by Jerell, was unveiled . . .

To see the collections of Jerell, Suede, Joe, Korto, Kenley, and Leanne, and to read my reviews, read more.

Jerell
Jerell has one of the most lovable personalities, but his collection wasn't so. He came out and thanked his parents, boyfriend, and bestie, and I was really looking forward to his final collection. Bustiers, ruffles, dramatic bodices, and black and gold comprised his aesthetic. There was a regal undertone, as well as a pirate feel, but the taste level just wasn't that high. His two gowns didn't fit so well, and there wasn't a strong point of view. My favorite look was the embellished cardigan over a striped dress with sheer overlay.

View 10 Photos ›

Suede
Oh gosh. I really didn't like this collection. It was immature and incohesive, and the Barbie girl color palette was ridiculous. Suede claimed "Suede's going to rock it" but he didn't. He mixed plaid with pastels, ruffles with one shoulder, and shredded and draped pieces; cotton candy fabrics were utterly unsophisticated. I didn't mind the wedding dress, but that was subpar.

View 10 Photos ›

Joe
Joe is vanilla. His heart is in the right place, but his talent is hit or miss. Throughout the season, he's had some winners and losers, but his final works, which he claimed were Americana-inspired, were disappointing. He should have taken a more Ralph Lauren elegance take on the theme, and less Harley Davidson rough and tough. Brown leather corsets, patterned jeans, leather pants, and a navy dress with white stars were misses; a super cute paisley print dress, turquoise ornamentation, and a textured red ball gown skirt were hits. But this collection was not consistent enough to win.

View 9 Photos ›

Kenley
Fun, quirky and feminine - just like the girl who made it. I like Kenley, although her distinct laugh annoys some, and her Alice in Wonderland take on "her dream wardrobe" was surprisingly versatile. Each piece was unique, and yet the collection melded together wonderfully. There were a few ooh ahh pieces: the black dress with fuchsia print overskirt (pictured above), the dramatic ruffle teal print blouse and black flounce skirt, and the pink and black colorblock bodice with dramatic tulle skirt dress. Her little feathered hats, which she has a penchant for, were a nice touch. This was possibly my personal favorite - full of eclecticism - but things heated up after she showed . . .

View 10 Photos ›

Korto
I think Korto has the most interesting point of view, and her collection was beautifully exotic and elegant. However, there were one too many emerald green dresses, I'm just sayin.' Her collection was "inspired by nature and the landscape and clothes of her native country, Africa." She also designed the beaded and colorful jewelry (which I loved). Her color story was rich: emerald green, turquoise, mustard yellow, white, and ecru. Her silhouettes ranged from a slim halter gown and pouf sleeves to flirty cocktail dresses and asymmetrical cuts. The jungle printed banded belt frock was covetable, but a white frilly long dress was confusing. I loved the sometime Oscar de la Renta exoticism, though.

View 10 Photos ›

Leanne
Funny how the six collections gradually got better. I think Leanne is going to win. Her collection was as stellar as any of the professional collections from the week. It was conceptual, beautiful, and theatrical. Leanne claimed she "lost a million hours of sleep" over it, and it showed. Sculptural skirts, dresses, and gowns floated down the runway to the beat of a neutral, cool palette. The craftsmanship was expert and you could just feel the adoration in the air. I would wear the ivory off-shoulder top and turquoise petal skirt and the ivory and beige corset mini dress (pictured above) in a heartbeat. And her modern wedding dress blew Suede's off the (project) runway.

View 11 Photos ›

Source

Christian Siriano to Collaborate With Starbucks

YumSugar — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:30:43 -0700

Starbucks' free pastry promotion may be over - but the coffee chain's slated to announce even more exciting news.

New York magazine reports that Project Runway winner Christian Siriano has plans to unveil a partnership with Starbucks for the upcoming holiday season.

Because further details about the collaboration have not yet been released - and news organizations have been barred from reporting them until Nov. 17 - we're left with nothing to work with but a wild imagination. Are fierce uniforms with avante-garde shoulders on the Starbucks horizon? Stay tuned.

Are you a fan of Christian Siriano's designs? Do you find the partnership to be a unique opportunity, or an odd match?

Christian Siriano Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:00:22 -0700

Christian Siriano's success has skyrocketed since Project Runway, and so have his prices. Take for instance this Christian Siriano Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress ($2,950) - Siriano is now sold at Intermix, btw. I love the color combination and frothy silk layers, but the price is pretty hard to swallow. Do you think it's worth the big buckaroos?

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here.

New York Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Christian Siriano

FabSugar — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:00:22 -0700

While this season's winner is still to be determined, Project Runway alumnus Christian Siriano has since moved on to show his debut collection at New York Fashion Week. Simply put, Siriano did not disappoint. The boy genius pulled out all the stops turning his gift of ruffling, tufting, and ruching into a romantically hip collection.White cotton blouses were embellished with ornate sleeves while neon colors splashed off hues of gray. Thanks to Siriano's ornate folding technique, stiff organza magically turned into elaborate dresses and structured sheer blouses. I especially fancied the ankle skimming pants and liquid silk tops. In the words of Heidi Klum, “Not too many from the show actually pull off a Fashion Week show, and he did.”

To see more from the Christian Siriano's Spring/Summer collection, read more.

View 10 Photos ›

Source

Heidi and Mike Celebrate Project Runway and Shoe Swapping

Molly — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:00:52 -0700

After taking home a Peabody award yesterday for Project Runway, Heidi Klum gathered some of the show's alums and Mike Myers to celebrate. The hilarious group hammed it up for the cameras after Heidi slipped out of her glamorous white dress and into something more comfortable. Mike who is in promotional mode for The Love Guru was happy to tag along with familiar faces like Austin Scarlett, Christian Siriano, and more. Kinda great that Heidi and Mike have the same size feet and switched shoes for a minute - he can so rock the Loubs. This is just getting me more excited for the return of Project Runway on July 16. Maybe then Heidi can clear up the mystery of her new arm ink that looks to be her husband Seal's name?

To see more from the party just read more.

View 21 Photos ›

Images include: Austin Scarlett, Desiree Gruber, Heidi Klum, Jane Cha, Christian Siriano, Chris March, Mike Myers

Source

Sneak Peek! Christian Siriano's Collection at Bluefly

FabSugar — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:00:22 -0700

Aren't you just so excited Project Runway is back? Now there's even more PR news to get giddy about. Last season's winner, Christian Siriano, is finally selling his fierce designs on Bluefly! But if you want to get into Christian's clothes, hurry because they're selling out fast. Of course, it wouldn't be a Christian collection without some avant-garde shoulders, but there's also simple items like skinny pants and a gray jersey tee. Oh, and be sure to watch a behind-the-scenes look of the concept, model casting, and shoot.

To see a few pieces from Christian Siriano's line, read more.

View 5 Photos ›

Fab Flash: Newest Project Runway Alumni Party On

FabSugar — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:57:47 -0800

While you were home watching the Project Runway season finale on TV last night, the season four contestants were gathering at the Tribeca Grand Hotel in NY for a celebratory rendezvous with Christian Siriano.

The newest PR winner was taking his triumph in stride: "I get marriage proposals every day," Christian said. "And I get touched, like people want to pick me up and hug me and hold me because they think I can fit in a purse. Actually, I can fit in a purse." Apparently during filming, Jack Mackenroth carried Christian around in a tote bag.

Elsewhere at the party, more antics ensued, courtesy of Season 1 winner Jay McCarroll: "I just touched Rami's butt," he said. "Rock hard. I hate the jeans he wears but what's underneath is good." Too bad the video cameras weren't still around for that Kodak moment . . .

To see more from the finale party including Christian Siriano, Jillian Lewis, Rami Kashou, Chris March, Jay McCarroll, and others just read more

View 21 Photos ›

Source and Source

Christian Siriano Red and Purple Ruffle Dress: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:00:22 -0700

Last night, on Make Me a Supermodel, fierce Project Runway winner Christian Siriano showed up and gave the remaining models catwalk and styling tips. He didn't come empty handed though. He brought with him a present for Holly: a high-neck, red and purple ruffle dress similar to his ombré frock from Project Runway's New York Fashion Week runway show. The judges didn't think Holly commanded presence in the frock, and I agree. Still the signature Christian dress is simultaneously loud and graceful, just the way I take my haute couture. Are you smitten?

Photo courtesy of Bravo