Christian Siriano Bio | Wiki
Christian Siriano is an American fashion designer and member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). He first gained attention after winning the fourth season of the American design competition show Project Runway in 2007, becoming the series’ youngest winner.
Christian launched his namesake “Christian Siriano” collection in 2008, which brought in revenue of over $1.2 million by 2010 and was estimated to have reached $5 million by 2012. He was included in Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2018.
Christian Siriano Age
Christain was born on November 18, 1985, in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. He is 36 years old.
Christian Siriano Height
He is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 4 in (Approx. 1.63 m).
Christian Siriano Family
He was born and raised in Annapolis, Maryland by his parents Joye Siriano and Peter Siriano. Christian has one older sister, Shannon, who is a community builder and founder of Rebelle Con. They are of Italian and German descent. He has said that his parents supported the arts and encouraged him and his sister to pursue creative fields.
Christian Siriano Partner
Christian is openly gay. He was married to singer-songwriter Brad Walsh. The two became engaged on July 28, 2013, and exchanged engagement bracelets rather than rings. The couple celebrated their wedding on July 9, 2016, at their summer home in Danbury, Connecticut. However, on June 25, 2018, Walsh confirmed that he and Christian had separated the previous month. They began divorce proceedings in April 2021. Currently, Christain is dating Kyle Smith since 2019.
Christian Siriano Education
He spent a year at Broadneck Senior High School before transferring to Baltimore School for the Arts. The school allowed Christian to choose fashion design as his course of study. As a child, he studied ballet, and on a March 2008 Ellen appearance, he described himself as a “musical theater kid who loved costumes”. Christian’s interest in costume design inspired him to pursue a career in fashion.
He began designing clothes at age 13 while working as a hair washer and styling assistant at Bubbles Salon in Annapolis and eventually began sewing clothes for the salon’s annual hair shows. Christian chose to study abroad at American InterContinental University in London, England.
Following the recommendation of a teacher during his senior year, he began interning at Vivienne Westwood, and later, at Alexander McQueen, whom he has stated was his favorite designer. Christian moved to New York City after graduating from college
Christian Siriano Purses | Dresses | Clothes
Siriano’s eponymous fashion line, Christian Siriano, debuted at New York Fashion Week on September 13, 2008. His collection is retailed at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. In April 2009, Women’s Wear Daily announced that Siriano had partnered with Victoria’s Secret to retail his own makeup line, “Christian Siriano for VS Makeup”. He also contributed limited-edition designs to Starbucks and O-Cel-O.
In 2010, Christian was named one of Crain’s Top 40 Entrepreneurs Under 40, which reported that his line had brought in over $1.2 million in revenue as of 2010. In January 2013 he launched a limited collection of affordable dresses, separates, and accessories for the Home Shopping Network, “Striking by Christian Siriano.”Christian was inducted into the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) in June 2013, after having been rejected in 2011.
Christian Siriano On Project Runaway
He decided to audition for Project Runway after the suggestion of a friend’s mother. During Christian’s time on the fourth season of Project Runway, he won three challenges, the most of any contestant that season. He advanced to the show’s finals and won a spot to show a twelve-piece final collection at New York Fashion Week. His collection was made up of Musketeer-inspired couture, featuring ruffles, feathers, and headwear.
As the winner, Christian was awarded a fashion spread in Elle magazine, a 2008 Saturn Astra, and US$100,000 to start his own fashion label. He was the youngest designer to win the competition. Christian returned to the show to mentor designers in seasons 17 (2019), 18 (2019), and 19 (2021).
Christian Siriano For Payless
In April 2008, Christian designed a fifteen-piece collection for athleisure label Puma. On December 4, 2008, it was announced that he had signed a deal to design a line of low-cost shoes and handbags for Payless ShoeSource for retail in Fall 2009.
His line at Payless expanded in 2011 when he signed on to release four collections for the chain annually, including a higher-priced “Gold Collection.” In 2012 the New York Times estimated his label’s revenue at around $5 million.
Christian Siriano Silhouette
Silhouette is an Amber Floral fragrance for women. It was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Christelle Laprade. Top notes are Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Green Apple, and Green Notes; middle notes are Freesia, Rose, and Jasmine; base notes are Tonka Bean, Amber, Siam Benzoin, Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), and Oakmoss.
Christian Siriano Ooh La Rouge
Ooh La Rouge is an Amber Floral fragrance for women. This is a new fragrance. Ooh La Rouge was launched in 2020. The top notes are Praline, Saffron, and Blood Grapefruit; the middle notes are Star Jasmine, Gardenia, and Tuberose; the base notes are Amberwood and Musk.
Christian Siriano Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Christian’s estimated net worth is $10 million.
Who Is Christian Siriano Married To
He is currently not married. Christian was married to singer-songwriter Brad Walsh from 2016 to 2018. He is currently seeing Kyle Smith.