Birth Name: Christian Siriano
Born: November 18, 1985 in Annapolis, MD of Italian & German descent
*Studied fashion design at Baltimore School for the Arts
-Also studied ballet and custom designs
*Began designing at 13 years old
*Attended American Intercontinental University in London, England
*Moved to NYC after graduating
*Interned for Marc Jacobs and was a freelance make up artist and made wedding gowns
*Became a contestant on Project Runway’s season 4 in 2008 and won
-Received $100,000 to start his own clothing label, Elle magazine spread and a 2008 Saturn Astra
-At the age of 21, he was the youngest contestant of all seasons
*Partnered with Puma Spring 2008 for a 15 piece collection
* Premiered his first collection at NY Fashion Week in September 2008
*In April 2009 created make up line for Victoria’s Secret
*In 2009 co-wrote, “Fierce Style: How To Be Your Most Fabulous Self”
*In 2012 first flagship store opened in Manhattan
-Made an estimated 5 million
*2013 created “Striking by Christian Siriano” that featured affordable and limited pieces on HSN
-pieces included dresses, separates and accessories
*January 2014 worked with Disney to create costumes for the fairies in Pirate Fairy movie
* In September of 2014 released first fragrance called “Silhouette”
Fun Fact:
*Designed on season’s 2 episode 15 of “Ugly Betty” show
*Has a tattoo of a squid & octopus on right arm, supposedly a tribute to Maryland and sea life
*Once was a hair washer and stylist assistant for Bubble’s Salon in Annapolis, MD and made clothes for their annual salon hair shows
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