Showing posts with label Christian Siriano. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christian Siriano. Show all posts
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Top Ten Project Runway Bryant Park Looks: 7, 6, 5
Number 7: Daniel Vosovic
When we were coming up with this list, Tom brought this look up. Lorenzo said, "Really?" Top Ten?" Tom brought up the pictures to prove his point and as soon as Lorenzo looked at them, he said, "Oh God, that's gorgeous. Definitely Top Ten." We're happy to put this look here because we suspect a lot of people may have forgotten just how beautiful it was. Perfect in its simplicity, it still has a bit of interest and innovation in that collar.
Number 6: Jeffrey Sebelia
There was no question this one was going to make the list. We'll be blunt, this look, like everything in Jeffrey's collection was not to our taste, to say the least. Nonetheless, we can't deny that it's a high-impact dress and one that virtually all fans of the show have in their permanent memory files. You just can't forget this dress.
Number 5: Christian Siriano
The only problem with Christian and this list was deciding WHICH look was going to make it. He had so many memorable, high-impact looks that we could have chosen any one of them. Still, we chose this one, partially because it was probably the least derivative of any of his looks, but also because it happens to be our personal favorite.
[Photos: Getty Images/firstVIEW]
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Christian Siriano Fall 2009 Collection
"Christian Siriano's Fall '09 RTW collection takes its inspiration from the natural beauty of the Egyptian landscape. The golden tones of the desert and the pyramids are brought to life in the form of sculptural, but feminine sportswear. Sophisticated with a touch of drama, silhouettes featuring rich teal and turquoise recall the waters of the Nile."
The word that comes to mind here is "smart." The looks are, for the most part, basic with a twist. Some we like, others we don't. Can't get more basic than that. Looks we liked: a couple of the jackets and coats and the welcome pops of blue, matching the blue on the soles of his Payless shoe collection (bitch knows synergy, we'll give her that). Things we didn't like: some of those little cocktail dresses looked awfully familiar, if you know what we mean, and he returned to the puffysleeve/ruffled bodice well one too many times.
Here's the twist: we think this collection shows real growth for him because he's clearly thinking about the client instead of going off on flights of design fancy. By offering a range of separates that'll fit a range of bodies - instead of the procession of skinny-girl-only offerings he'd previously shown - he's sending a message that he's a designer who can roll with the times, broaden his base, and continue to gain his share of attention.
Here's the twist: we think this collection shows real growth for him because he's clearly thinking about the client instead of going off on flights of design fancy. By offering a range of separates that'll fit a range of bodies - instead of the procession of skinny-girl-only offerings he'd previously shown - he's sending a message that he's a designer who can roll with the times, broaden his base, and continue to gain his share of attention.
[Photos: WireImage]
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Christian Siriano for Payless
We'll get to Christian's new collection soon, darlings. But first, let's take a look at his other new collection: his line of shoes for Payless:
"The Christian Siriano for Payless styles unveiled today take Christian's sleek runway aesthetic in an edgy direction. Each of the five shoe styles -- with creative names like Slither, Saunter, SheDevil, Sand Strap and Strut -- feature Christian's unique chunky conical heel designed to look like an inverted pyramid. Handbags -- the Shanbag tote and Sassafras clutch -- coordinate with the footwear silhouettes: two ankle booties and three hidden platform pumps, with accents of pyramid studs and draped chains. Rich materials such as shiny dark brown snakeskin and Egyptian hieroglyphic teal fabric also echo Christian's Egyptian inspiration."
"This is the first shoe collection I've designed and Payless has been fabulous," said Christian Siriano. "It was really incredible to have no limitation in shapes, materials or details. This is the way I think when designing my ready-to-wear pieces -- from a completely blank canvas. "
They're alright. We like the blue pair and the shape of the heel on most of them. The spikes? No. The chains? *shrug*
And is it us or do the toe boxes on these shoes look awfully - painfully - small?
[Photos: NYmag]
"The Christian Siriano for Payless styles unveiled today take Christian's sleek runway aesthetic in an edgy direction. Each of the five shoe styles -- with creative names like Slither, Saunter, SheDevil, Sand Strap and Strut -- feature Christian's unique chunky conical heel designed to look like an inverted pyramid. Handbags -- the Shanbag tote and Sassafras clutch -- coordinate with the footwear silhouettes: two ankle booties and three hidden platform pumps, with accents of pyramid studs and draped chains. Rich materials such as shiny dark brown snakeskin and Egyptian hieroglyphic teal fabric also echo Christian's Egyptian inspiration."
"This is the first shoe collection I've designed and Payless has been fabulous," said Christian Siriano. "It was really incredible to have no limitation in shapes, materials or details. This is the way I think when designing my ready-to-wear pieces -- from a completely blank canvas. "
They're alright. We like the blue pair and the shape of the heel on most of them. The spikes? No. The chains? *shrug*
And is it us or do the toe boxes on these shoes look awfully - painfully - small?
[Photos: NYmag]
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Top Ten PR Looks of All Time: 4, 3, and 2
Darlings, we're in the throes of fashion week mania, but we couldn't just abandon our list, could we? The world wants to know!
Number 4
Season 5: Episode 7 - "Fashion That Drives You"
Designed by Korto Momolu
Model: Katarina Munez
From the humblest of materials and the oldest of techniques came this stunner of a coat. Some thought it was a no-brainer for Korto to weave seatbelts, but it wasn't just the weaving that makes this look, it's the construction and the silhouette. She made the materials work for her and produced something that, in the hands of a less talented designer, would have probably looked stiff and cartoonish.
Number 3
Season 5: Episode 7 - "Fashion That Drives You"
Designed by Leanne Marshall
Model: Karalyn West
Ironically, even though S5 was derided by many for not having the same level of talent as previous seasons, two of the top ten looks came not only from that season, but from the same episode. As much as viewers sometimes bitch about the so-called "trash" challenges, the fact is, it does force the more talented designers to be creative. Leanne took the innards of a car and made this almost perfectly executed, Mugler-inspired rock and roll dress that stunned the judges and earned her a spot in the Top 10.
Number 2
Season 4: Episode 5 - "En Garde!"
Designed by Christian Siriano and Chris March
Model: Marcia Mitchell
And while S4 was remembered for its tense, touchy teamups, Christian and Chris managed to blend their radically different personalities and styles into this jaw-dropping "avant-garde" gown made of miles of organza with a gigantic asymmetrical fan collar. The judges were speechless and rightfully so. If any one dress sums up Project Runway - beautiful clothes made with virtually no money and in a ridiculously short period of time - then this would be that dress.
More to come, darlings. Not just the Number One, but also the Honorable Mentions. You didn't think we could narrow it down to just ten, did you?
[Photos: Barbara Nitke/Bravotv.com - Screencaps: projectrungay.blogspot.com]
Number 4
Season 5: Episode 7 - "Fashion That Drives You"
Designed by Korto Momolu
Model: Katarina Munez
From the humblest of materials and the oldest of techniques came this stunner of a coat. Some thought it was a no-brainer for Korto to weave seatbelts, but it wasn't just the weaving that makes this look, it's the construction and the silhouette. She made the materials work for her and produced something that, in the hands of a less talented designer, would have probably looked stiff and cartoonish.
Number 3
Season 5: Episode 7 - "Fashion That Drives You"
Designed by Leanne Marshall
Model: Karalyn West
Ironically, even though S5 was derided by many for not having the same level of talent as previous seasons, two of the top ten looks came not only from that season, but from the same episode. As much as viewers sometimes bitch about the so-called "trash" challenges, the fact is, it does force the more talented designers to be creative. Leanne took the innards of a car and made this almost perfectly executed, Mugler-inspired rock and roll dress that stunned the judges and earned her a spot in the Top 10.
Number 2
Season 4: Episode 5 - "En Garde!"
Designed by Christian Siriano and Chris March
Model: Marcia Mitchell
And while S4 was remembered for its tense, touchy teamups, Christian and Chris managed to blend their radically different personalities and styles into this jaw-dropping "avant-garde" gown made of miles of organza with a gigantic asymmetrical fan collar. The judges were speechless and rightfully so. If any one dress sums up Project Runway - beautiful clothes made with virtually no money and in a ridiculously short period of time - then this would be that dress.
More to come, darlings. Not just the Number One, but also the Honorable Mentions. You didn't think we could narrow it down to just ten, did you?
[Photos: Barbara Nitke/Bravotv.com - Screencaps: projectrungay.blogspot.com]
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