Transcript The Next Runway Challenge On “Project Runway,” Christian Siriano became a star in the eyes of the broader public, but now he is seeking the same recognition from the fashion industry.ĬHRISTIAN SIRIANO IS FAMOUS FOR WINNING PROJECT RUNWAY,īUT HE’S ALSO THE ONLY REALITY TV STAR TO ACTUALLY SUCCEED IN THE REAL WORLD OF HIGH FASHION.
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“I have all these women telling me, ‘We love your clothes,’ and ‘You are wonderful,’ and then I have full 180 degrees the opposite. Last year, when he applied for membership in the Council of Fashion Designers of America, the influential trade group, he was turned down. He is a star in the eyes of the broader public, if not at all in the eyes of the industry establishment. On Web sites that compile photographs of runway shows, his are often among the most popular. About a third of his income comes from endorsements and projects like his popular line for Payless ShoeSource. Siriano, whose company is privately held, would not confirm that number. His ready-to-wear sales last year were estimated to reached $5 million, though Mr.
But his collection is carried at Neiman Marcus alongside big names in evening wear, like Oscar de la Renta and Monique Lhuillier, and he makes money, probably more than many young designers will see in their careers.
Siriano, at 26, is not the darling of New York fashion, and he probably never will be.
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