i wanna tell y'all about Christian Siriano , the winner of Project Runway Season 4 , and just so y'all know he is my inspiration , he can be my role model to start what i want to be a Fashion Designer..
Siriano was born in Annapolis, Maryland to Joye and Peter Siriano. Along with his older sister, Siriano was raised in Annapolis, He is of Italian and German descent. He began designing clothes at age thirteen, 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. Siriano attended high school at the Baltimore School for the Arts, but spent his freshman year at Broadneck Senior High School. The school allowed Siriano to choose fashion design as his course of study.
Before auditioning for the fourth season of Project Runway, Siriano worked as a freelance make-up artist for Stila cosmetics and made wedding gowns for private clients, Siriano decided to audition for the show after the suggestion of a friend's mother.During his time on Runway, Siriano won four challenges, the most of any contestant that season (followed by Rami and Victorya, who each won two). Siriano 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. During the finale, which aired on March 5, 2008, celebrity guest judge Victoria Beckham praised Siriano's collection as being a "breath of fresh air" and stated that she would be "honored to wear" any piece of his clothing. In addition, Siriano was awarded the season's "Fan Favorite" award, based on votes from viewers. He received a check for $10,000 US, which was presented to him by season three Fan Favorite Michael Knight.
After Project Runway
In April 2008, Siriano signed on to design a fifteen piece collection for Puma. In May 2008, Siriano designed virtual promwear for Gaia Online's virtual prom. He appeared on Total Request Live to promote the event. As part of his prize for winning Project Runway, Siriano's first collection for Bluefly began retailing on the website in July 2008. Siriano's first fashion line, Christian V. Siriano, debuted at New York Fashion Week on September 13, 2008. He has since shown at New York Fashion Week for the Spring 2009, Fall 2009 and Spring 2010. His entire Fall 2009 collection was picked up by New York City retailer Saks Fifth Avenue. Shortly after the debut of his line, Siriano began collaborating on a maternity line, Fierce Mamas, with Moody Mamas founders Elise Rosemarin and Marta Abrams.
Siriano is openly gay and lives in Williamsburg, Brooklyn with longtime boyfriend, singer-songwriter Brad Walsh.
