Designer Christian Siriano on his rise to the top and why it wasn't always seamless 

I remember him on the show, I absolutely love how far he’s come & that he includes ALL body types for his clothing.

We met him in 2008 when my oldest daughter was 11, like me she loved designing clothes so I took her to meet him and he was so genuinely sweet and nice. There were a lot of people there but he took the time to look at her drawings and told her to never give up on her dreams. At 16 she graduated and got accepted to SCAD with $26,500 in scholarships. Years later she was also accepted at The Teen Vogue Fashion University events twice where she met him again in NY and he was still nice. I love him for that. To create clothes for everyone, low and high budget, and sizes is amazing. I became a fan when he started in Project Runway. God bless him!

I once heard him say ' there are enough problems in the world; getting dressed should be easy' and from that second on: I was a FAN

“We’re not curing cancer. It’s a dress. Calm down.” THANK YOU!!! This is why I have admired Christian from the beginning.

Christian is a breath of fresh air. He doesn't shy away from size & that's what makes him a successful designer.

I love him. So real, relatable and he connects emotionally to his client. Beautiful for saying someone who pays less today may be able to wear pricey clothes in the future. His heart is in the right place.

Wow...he may be remembered for his beautiful dresses 💫but I know he will definitely be remembered for his kindness.🙌🙌🙌

Christian Siriano is EVERYTHING!!! I have loved him since his big win on Project Runway, and I adore him now for so many reasons! He deserves his success, and he has already paid it forward with his face mask production and dressing inclusivity. 💙💙💙

I have always loved this guy, and I’m so delighted that he really wants to bring fashion to people of any size. I’m so happy to see he’s become so successful since his Project Runway start.

I truly love him and his attitude towards inclusion. I rooted for him on project runway. I remember getting excited about that Payless collection, and he is right I no longer shop there, but I grew up shopping at Payless. I also design for all body types and price points. Everyone deserves great fashion period! ❤

I remember watching Christian on PR and I always had a feeling he would win! His designs were fresh and fun and his passion for fashions totally beams from every piece he makes. I love that he will create for ANYONE!!!

Christian is probably in my top 3 designers from Project Runway! Probably my favorite designer period. Love him. I think he’s been instrumental in leading the rise of plus sizes becoming mainstream like they should be.

“We’re not curing cancer here. It’s a dress, calm down.” 🙌👏

I'd never heard of Christian until I brought a cute little powder/sky blue (my fav color) handbag from Payless of all places a couple of years ago... Everytime I rock it I always get compliments... I thank God this awesome super-talented designer has a big heart and chose to partner with lower-income stores so everyone can enjoy his amazing looks... You go Christian, I luv him :):):)

I remember him from Project Runway. He made me smile everytime he said that something was "fierce." He rocks. I bought a pair of his black patent leather look-alike pumps for a photoshoot. I painted the soles red to give a wink to Louboutin!!! When I saw them at Payless I was thrilled. And those pumps rock in that photo shoot. They look like a million bucks and I felt so sassy and full of excitement in them. Thank you Christian!!! I appreciate that you make any body look gorgeous. You are fierce!!!!

He deserves every success!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

He was my favorite on PRW...So proud of him, he's is Amazing

I’ve loved Christian since his Project Runway days and have been rooting for him ever since. I remember being so amazed at how fast he sewed on the show and thinking to myself…how the heck does he do that?! 😅🙌🏽 So awe inspired by him!💛

I remember when he was on Project Runway. I knew he would be successful. He loves designing. And he is so created. He definitely will be one of the top designer's in the world. Congratulations Christian.

I saw him win the Project Runway competition, as well, and he had such passion even then. Every other word out of his mouth was "Fierce!" Lovely to see how well he's doing, and that his passion has not diminished one iota!

I love this man he gets women of all sizes, Christian Siriano is super talented. He is very hard working and a joy to watch. 💙👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼 👏🏼👋👋👋👋👋

I love the energy that comes from Christian Soriano. I also love that quiet confidence. So much respect and love for him. I appreciate how intentional he is and what a good heart he has. ❤️👏🏽🙏🏽

He’s an inclusive designer …and in order to include ALL of him he partnered with and did collection for companies that represent who he was in his core

He so deserves where is here now and more. I watched his season on PR. He was my favorite. Super talented guy, and he makes cloth for every shape of women.

I love him sooo much!! His mother should be so proud of his kindness and love for all!!!

I LOVE him!!! Fame hasn’t changed who he is and that’s the best part about him💕 His work is stunning!😍

I love the way he makes he’s clients look.

Always have been a big fan of Christian's since he first appeared on project Runway. He is a class act. He was always inclusive with different sizes and different finances. He also is a true humanitarian. He stepped up in the beginning of Covid pandemic and offered to make masks for nurses. Thank you for including plus size woman in your designs. Love that you are getting the success you have worked so hard to achieve.

Love how inclusive and thoughtful he is for big ladies like me!

I love his clothes he’s young talented and gifted . I know he’s going to be everything he can BE !!!

Christian, I watched the season and was your fan right away. I'm so happy to see how successful you have become and you're still very humble. Congratulations!!!

Love Christian Siriano. I remember him on Project Runway. He sewed the fastest! He would be done well ahead of time and his clothing was impeccable. I thought then that he would go far. Great to see where he is today.

Im in tears😥 so touching, i follow him since PR

I can feel his humility.

Yes! Gail that is your dress ? I consider Christian Siriano one of the best fashion designer EVER ! When I was a kid I loved Bob Mackie because he can dress Cher, Carol, etc and make them look and feel like a million bucks no matter what body or shape they maybe. Christian KUDOS for all you do !!!

Love him ..every since project runway

Inclusion.. Diversity..This is why I LOOOOOVVEE Christian Siriano. Representing everyone.

This is SOOOOO IMPORTANT! I grew up chubby/chunky/fat, whatever you want to call it, and it didn't feel good to know I couldn't shop at certain places. At one point when I was a kid, they "hid" all the plus size clothing downstairs at my local mall. When my mom noticed that and said something about it, it kinda hurt my heart because it's like they were trying to shield everyone else's eyes from all the fat women's clothing and bodies. I remember a time when I wouldn't even walk into a Victoria's Secret store because I knew nothing would fit me. I felt like, "Why can't bigger bodies be sexy, too?" I've been fat and thin and fat again, and while I can still find clothing and lingerie that fits me, it still feels like you have WAAAAAY more options as a thin person. I always used to wonder why stores like Macy's would run out of my size faster than any other sizes and I think they just used to not buy as many clothes in my size for their store. I'm about the same weight I was when I graduated high school back in 2003 and it feels weird to be in the same spot again, where it's harder to find clothes in my size because #1 I'm like "between sizes" and #2 there are A LOT of women my size, so my size runs out first all the time still!

I remember Christian when he first won Project Runway.....he was ahead of his time even back then.

Good for him - I loved him on Project Runway all the way back in 2007 🤩

He's amazing! Gayle yellow! ❤️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

I don’t always love the more extreme outfits, but I love a lot of his looks & more importantly, I think he’s a person of character who treats others with love & respect. God bless him.

first time i saw him was on project runway, loved his designs and his work ethic on the show as a kid. now as an adult i appreciate him for designing clothes for plus size celebs like Leslie Jones when other fashion brands refused to do so

It's refreshing to see a designer who's actually really passionate bout their craft without having to be pompous or condescending! Keep it up Christian!

I loved him since Day 1! I've enjoyed seeing his career blossom. I'm so proud of the moments in fashion history he created with his amazing designs. He went to another dimension for those out of this world astounding designs. I loved and appreciated his Payless collection. I was always going to Payless for his line. I spoke to customers at the store about why they needed Siriano in their life. He is a humble and kind human. I'm making plans to go to Atlanta. I have to see his astounding and out of this world collection in person. Needless to say I'm a BIG FAN!!! I love Christian.

Siriano is AWESOME!! He's so inclusive, and his designs are so fun.

He's just amazing. Garments you can actually wear . So proud of him

I love his shoes design. When he has new collection in Payless I make sure to buy one.

Love this artist. He never forgot his roots and I have so much respect for how inclusive he is in a world of one size (O) designers.

I love his designs and his outlook on fashion. Such an inspiration!

Love him!!

His articulation of the meaning of his work is as gorgeous as the shoes and clothing he creates. Wonderful segment. 👗💙

How a gutsy young man transformed and normalize the greatness of being "normal" 🙏

He is “fierce” , love his creations ! 🔥🔥🔥 His daringness reminds me of a family member RIP Rudi Gernreich! Both are fearless!

I love Christian Siriano and bought several pairs of his shoes and purses from Payless, and I adore them. I love him for designing for 0 to 24W. He is accessible and the best.🥰😍😘

Having the ability to help someone feels attractive is enormous. Defining beauty as in the past is past. Forget it and open our eyes.

I have been wearing his glasses from America's Best for years. I just love em! And him!!

So proud of your ethics!

I love Christian. I remember him from the season when he won he has come a long way and I’m so proud of him like is if I know him and I am his black auntie ♥️😂🤗

I was fan when he was a contestant on PR, he was above the rest. So happy to see his journey.

And that’s y I love him . When I saw he was in Payless omg i screamed.

I have always loved Christian!!!! He shines with love!!!💗💗💗

I will wear the yellow gown to the grocery store!!! I swear I would 😁 ps I've gone in to Payless for some affordable shoes for an event that I needed heels for and literally taken a cab to Chanel right after going to Payless. so yea, people shop wherever we want. its because you are so genuine in this way and "get this" while other designers are into their niche, is what makes Christian Siriano the designer that truly is a designer whose love of fashion and style FOR ALL OF US, is the thing that makes us love you.

I loved Christian on Project Runway. I was so thrilled when I seen his shoes in Payless because I bought them. Christian is what INCLUSIVITY looks like!

I remember him winning the Fashion Runway show and really admire his style and graciousness.

He was my favorite back when he was on the show I was glad when he won o proud of how far he’s come

He’s just amazing. Such a kind soul. I remember how respectful he was to his modem on PR. He stole my heart then!

What a sweet human being.

Cristian makes statements with fabric that are powerful lessons in how we should treat each other and ourselves….he transcends fashion. Bravo Cristian!! I have admired you since PR and have been proud to wear your label!

He is fabulous very down-to-earth and great talent his attitude and his designs

A truely Fabulous Man!

Wow I like him even more. That fact that he does not exclude even though he is basically working for an inclusive crowd. Him taking business with the everyday brands is an exceptional business move on his part. This show’s maturity beyond his age. Many people in his realm make the mistake of not including the masses. For what he stated was fact what may be a Payless customer today might not be in the future. Why not let them experience it at all price points. As well as different body shapes. He is expanding his business while others are just limiting their brands. Many accolades he deserves them all.

I had no idea about his business concept!!!! I love him more now!!!

I remember when I first saw him 2007. I cannot believe no one would dress Leslie Jones. I thought that was disgusting and unfair. He made her look so Beautiful! That's when I fell in love with him. Your deserve it all CS 💜

Christian has made fashion inclusive for all sizes not exclusive to tiny sizes. Thank you, Christian ! ✨❤️✨❤️✨❤️✨❤️✨❤️👍❤️

Wow. Christiano is one of my new favorite people. I’m in love with his spirit.🥰🥰🌹

Bravo,Christian🤗🤗

Am old, plump and a lover of all types of people and Christian Siriano is so wonderful.

An absolute GENIUS!

I love Christian Siriano and his willingness to embrace body positivity!

We love you Christian!!! Such a class act!

Christian is changing the world’s view on body acceptance! Love him!

He is so amazing and I love him as a designer! He truly loves women! He designs from a space of making sure every woman looks beautiful and is confident and he did it before it was trendy. He always talks about his mother and sister being his inspirations! I love everything that he does. He’s just a cool person💜💜💜

His designs are so beautiful, it brings me to tears. One beautiful day I will have one or more of his pieces 🖤🖤🖤

He is so sweet so amazing so down to earth god bless him and I love his clothes ! Live loud !! Live proud !

He has come a long way since “Project Runway.” His creativity has matured and developed into some gorgeous designs.

Love this MAN and his outlook

This man is so talented - and a whipsmart businessperson. His clothes are 🔥🔥🔥

I loved the Billy Porter moment! Loved! Loved! Loved!

I have so much respect for this man❤️🙏🏾

I can't like this enough! Christian is awesome!!

Love you, Christian!!!! You inspire me

I think hes really funny, and he has a good sense of humor and a good personality. And that's part of that whole success.

I LOVE him, he is so talented and just seems to be a really nice person.

I love his clothes! I remember him on Project Runway!! I rooted for him! His clothes stand out! He makes women all sizes look gorgeous! Maryland love here💜

🤘🏻 Loves it. Go GIRL!

Christian is such a genuine human being. I wish him every success!

Still my fav winner of project runway!! Love to see how successful he is!!

OK, he's now my favorite designer!! What an AWESOME, LOVING thing he's doing, really, hats off Siriano!!

I ❤️❤️Christian ! I have been following his career since Project Runway. He is so talented!