When Gwyneth Paltrow wore a dress of ours, that was probably our number one best seller besides when the lovely Mrs. [Michelle] Obama wore our dress. Christian Siriano More Quotes by Christian Siriano More Quotes From Christian Siriano There are still places to go, there are still dinners, there are still parties, and you can still get dressed up. That's part of having fun in fashion. Christian Siriano fashionpartyfun Shoes are a big part of your look. I think that if your outfit isn't really something special, then fun footwear is a great way to jazz it up and make your ensemble more interesting. Christian Siriano shoesfunthinking You can wear whatever, be whatever, do whatever you want. Christian Siriano do-whatever-you-wantwant The bows, the polka dots, the color, the playfulness - you don't have to over do it. You just have to be able to style it in the right way. Christian Siriano styleablecolor I think everybody needs a little bit of Minnie in their wardrobe. Christian Siriano littlesneedsthinking Fabrics and lining make a big difference in the garment. If you're buying an expensive trench coat, and it's lined in something cheap, it doesn't feel as nice. Christian Siriano fabricdifferencesnice Everything I wear is a do and everything else is a don't! Christian Siriano The thing is, if you're a designer, then you want to constantly push yourself and your designs. When we make a new collection, we're changing shapes, we're changing patterns. We get a dress on a model, and it's our first time seeing what the dress really looks like on a woman's body. Christian Siriano designdresseslooks I came from a different world from other designers because I already had such a strong fan base that was interested in fashion. You have to give the little divas something. Christian Siriano fashionstronggiving Well I am from Annapolis Maryland. I went to High school in Baltimore, but I grew up in Annapolis. It was a cute town. We lived on a waterfront community. It was good, even though I don't really fit the preppy boater kind of style. Christian Siriano christiancuteschool Working in a salon, you look at trends all day long. You're looking at color all the time, what new products are coming out. You're a part of the fashion industry, especially if you're working in a higher-end salon. Christian Siriano fashioncolorlong I think the "trick" is you have to really want to do it. You're embracing more of the world. Which is great. We're all in the world together, you know? And the models in the show who are "plus size," they're not in a special place, they're not wearing differently styled outfits. They're just beautiful girls who are in the show, like normal. Everything's normal. That's how it should be! Christian Siriano girlbeautifulthinking There are a ton of A-list stars I'd love to dress - fashionistas like Keira Knightley and Scarlett Johansson. Also, Cate Blanchett would be fun and fabulous. My picks vary by the day and how I'm feeling. But, as a new, young designer, I'm open to working with everyone! Christian Siriano starsfeelingsfun A bad investment is going for quantity over quality. If you're trying to be careful with your wallet, especially with the economy right now, you have to choose staple pieces. Christian Siriano piecesqualitytrying I'd rather buy clothes then buy a bed Christian Siriano clothesbed I've been really into a light, bright playfulness that's been missing. I looked at these '60s and '70s photos of Jackie O. She went to Capri every summer, but she was always a little more playful, a little more colorful, than she was in 'normal' life. And it was exciting to see her a little bit "off duty." The colors are from awning stripe umbrellas, from a really clear ocean, and from ripe citrus. Christian Siriano oceanlightsummer I hate the terminology of "costume" because my clothes are not costumes at all. I think they're high fashion, avant-garde, and more couture, definitely, and yes, some of my pieces are not particularly wearable, but I wouldn't say they're costumes, I'd say they're more couture. Christian Siriano fashionhatethinking The gays like 'Project Runway' because it's a fashion, and the gays are into fashion and into design. It's a creative industry, and most of the gays are pretty creative, in general. That's just like the culture. We're not all into politics necessarily. We're more into the creative environment. I also think Heidi is a big draw. The boys love Heidi and think she's so fabulous. I just think it's a glitzy, fun show, and there are also always lots of gay boys on it, and, you know, that's fun. Christian Siriano fashiongayfun I just think it's great to show a gown that's $8,000 and a shoe that's, like, $25-but still look fabulous together. Christian Siriano shoestogetherthinking For me I'm a luxury brand trying to prove to people and the industry that it's not about being a TV celebrity in any which way, it's about being a designer and having a business and being successful at that. Christian Siriano luxurysuccessfulpeople
