85 Quotes by Christian Siriano

I even like when girls wear printed Minnie Mouse T-shirts with a cool ball gown skirt, or a ripped up pair of jeans – it’s all about how you style it.

There are a ton of A-list stars I’d love to dress – fashionistas like Keira Knightley and Scarlett Johansson. Also, Cate Blanchett would be fun and fabulous. My picks vary by the day and how I’m feeling. But, as a new, young designer, I’m open to working with everyone!

A bad investment is going for quantity over quality. If you’re trying to be careful with your wallet, especially with the economy right now, you have to choose staple pieces.

I’d rather buy clothes then buy a bed.

Fabrics and lining make a big difference in the garment. If you’re buying an expensive trench coat, and it’s lined in something cheap, it doesn’t feel as nice.

For me I’m a luxury brand trying to prove to people and the industry that it’s not about being a TV celebrity in any which way, it’s about being a designer and having a business and being successful at that.

I’m going to have some fabulous nights out with champagne.

Working in a salon, you look at trends all day long. You’re looking at color all the time, what new products are coming out. You’re a part of the fashion industry, especially if you’re working in a higher-end salon.

There are still places to go, there are still dinners, there are still parties, and you can still get dressed up. That’s part of having fun in fashion.