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Christian Siriano turns the NYFW runway into a resale platform

ThredUp teamed with Christian Siriano to help the designer show secondhand clothing on his New York Fashion Week runway. Siriano selected three of his own designs that were available through ThredUp’s online resale site, which he then repurposed and showed on the runway alongside his Fall 2021 collection. Siriano’s repurposed pieces included a...

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ThredUp and Christian Siriano team to unveil ‘Thrift Logo'

ThredUp has created a logo that will serve as the first universal symbol for used secondhand clothing. In partnership with designer Christian Siriano, the clothing resale platform has introduced what it calls the "Thrift Logo." The Thrift Logo was created to allow secondhand garments to become recognizable objects that stand for sustainability,...

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Christian Siriano to receive funding to produce PPE

American fashion designer Christian Siriano will receive 352,590 US dollars in funding from the state of New York to continue to produce “needed supplies to help combat the Covid-19 pandemic”. The announcement was made by New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, who said that 12 New York companies will receive support from the State to produce...

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Trends found on Oscars' red carpet 2020

Oscars night is the most glamorous in Hollywood, and the best in showbiz did not disappoint with their sartorial choices on Sunday. Pink gowns were a serious trend, along with basic black and statement necklaces. And then of course, there were showstopping fashion moments that don't neatly fit into any category. Here are the highlights from the...

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Christian Siriano finds Harley Quinn inspiration at NYFW

Christian Siriano has become one of the biggest highlights on the New York Fashion Week calendar. The designer, whose career took off after winning season four of Project Runway (a show he is now a judge on), is a celebrity in his own right, and has an endless list of celebrity clientele from Leslie Jones to Kathy Bates. For his fall/winter 2020...

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Christian Siriano shines at kick off of NYFW

American creator Christian Siriano kicked off New York Fashion Week with a gleeful mix of comics, cubism and glamour, in the build up to Sunday's Oscars where he could well triumph. The young designer, based in New York since he was 22, has become one of the city's biggest fashion attractions over the last few years with the exit of several big...

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Big gowns were back at New York Fashion Week

Gowns! Beautiful gowns! The now iconic words of Aretha Franklin were also a trend at New York Fashion Week spring/summer 2020. Designer Christopher John Rogers, who is just in his third season at New York Fashion Week, continues to put his whimsical spin on evening wear. While the designer didn't create on his usually oversized tulle gowns like...

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J.Jill and Christian Siriano collaborate on size inclusive capsules

J.Jill and Christian Siriano are joining forces to promote size inclusivity in womenswear. The apparel brand and CFDA designer will collaborate on a series of capsule collections with diverse range of sizing. “Christian Siriano is one of today’s most influential fashion designers and a celebrity red-carpet favorite,” Linda Heasley, president and...

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At New York Fashion Week, next autumn looks sexy and colorful

Over the weekend, from Los Angeles to London, the showbiz A-list strutted their stuff on red carpets for the Grammys and Britain's Bafta film awards. Halfway between in New York, the style glitterati lined catwalks to preview the trends for next autumn and winter. The short answer? Lots of bright color and lots of sex appeal. Here are some...

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Inclusivity still the mother of invention at Christian Siriano

Christian Siriano has managed to make a name for himself by his ability to dress all women. From the traditional runway girls to the full-figured actresses, Siriano’s proof is in the pudding as he managed to increase his brands triple its business. At New York Fashion Week, his commitment to diversity continued with his fall/winter 2019 runway...

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Grammy nominee blasts designers for dubbing her 'too big' to dress

An American pop star up for Best New Artist at next month's Grammys says she's struggling to find a dress for the ceremony, with designers calling her "too big." Bebe Rexha -- a singer who also nabbed a nomination for the tender country pop duet "Meant to Be" -- called out designers on social media for refusing to craft her a custom gown,...

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US fashion group calls for more diversity in model size

A trade group representing hundreds of America's designers has called on the fashion industry to showcase women of greater size diversity, such as plus-size models Ashley Graham and Candice Huffine. Graham, of Nebraska, in 2016 became the first plus-size model to make the cover of "Sports Illustrated." She also appeared on the cover of "Vogue,"...