Christian Siriano: Review of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

This past Saturday, the renowned designer Christian Siriano presented his Spring 2010 collection at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Mr. Siriano first appeared on the fashion scene as a winner on the reality show "Project Runway" and has been taking the fashion world by storm ever since. He is described by the "Project Runway" mentor Tim Gunn as being "this generation's Marc Jacobs." Nina Garcia, fashion director of Marie Claire and a "Project Runway" judge, referred to Mr. Siriano as "pretty amazing" and as having a fearlessness that is necessary to make it in the fashion business. At present, Mr. Siriano's designs can be found in the windows of Saks Fifth Avenue and the shoe aisles at Payless. He even has his own makeup line featured on the Victoria Secret website. In this article, Christian Siriano's Fall 2009 collection presented at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on February 19, 2009 will be reviewed.

Style Themes

Ruffles and shoulder flounces seemed to dominate the majority of the designs featured in this runway show. The lengths of the various fashions ranged from knee length to floor length with the style of fits being from skin tight to loose and flowing. Jackets and leggings were the rule for the casual, every day look while the evening gowns could be described as either short and sassy to long and lush. The body parts that seemed to be the objects of accentuation were the shoulders and the hips (the same is noted about Mr. Siriano's Spring 2010 collection as well).

Colors Used

Black was one of the colors that seemed to dominate just about every one of the designs. Brown, khaki, and nude were also present. Metallics and even a lovely teal were used as well and added a nice touch to the runway show.

Prints

Black, gold, variations of brown, and teal solids were the overriding theme on the runway. However, some designs with a combination of black and metallics were also present.

Accessories Used

Super high heels and attractive booties that tastefully matched the designs that they accented were featured. Big and black are the words to describe the handbags that were presented. Gold jewelry and gold braided bangs were the rule, and most of the models were wearing stylish hats that matched their attire perfectly.

To see the runway show pictures, you can visit http://www.mbfashionweek.com/newyork/fall2009/designers/Christian_siriano. If you would like to see the runway show in motion, you can watch it at http://usweb03.nunet.de/fashionweek/nyf09/christian_siriano/.

My Favorite Look from Christian Siriano's Runway Show

I particularly like the jackets paired with the black leggings as well as the use of the colors of black and teal. I love the big, oversized, black handbag, the gold jewelry, and the ankle booties in the various colors.

Ways to Implement This Favorite Look In My Fall Fashion Wardrobe

Payless Shoe Source offers several wonderful shoes designed by Christian Siriano, and I would love to add a few of these to my wardrobe: the teal satin saunter flat for $29.99 and the brown patent saunter flat for $29.99. Old Navy has a gorgeous oversized, fringed, black velveteen hobo bag on sale for $25.00, so I could afford the big, black oversized bag look.

Belk features theSophie Max Cotton Tubular Full Length Legging for $28.00 in the color black, and Gap provides a gorgeous selection of cashmere blend shawl cardigans for $59.50 - I would choose the black heather one. For just the right gold earrings to go along with my ensemble, I would purchase the Victoria Chrysoprase Briolette Earrings of Mint Grasshopper Green on 14 K Goldfilled Lever Backs from Hampton Jewels on www.etsy.com.

These items enable you to get some of the looks from Christian Siriano's runway show without having to put a dent in your wallet. Have fun, and enjoy all the great styles this fall.

Sources:

http://usweb03.nunet.de/fashionweek/nyf09/christian_siriano/

http://www.belk.com/AST/Main/Belk_Primary/Women/Shop/Pants/Below_Waist/PRD~18035529B00Q03/Sophie+Max+Cotton+Tubular+Full+Length+Legging.jsp?off=0

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24750611&ref=sr_gallery_1&&ga_search_query=Victoria+earrings&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=8993&vid=1&pid=663624&scid=663624022

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/12/tim-gunn-swoons-over-chri_n_284706.html

http://www.mbfashionweek.com/newyork/fall2009/designers/Christian_siriano

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=12815&vid=1&pid=675769

http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?skuId=071724100&productId=65679&subCatId=&catId=cat10376&lotId=071724&category=&catdisplayName=Brands+

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http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/tv/59137997.html?page=2&c=y

http://www2.victoriassecret.com/collection/?cgname=OSBAFSIRZZZ&cgnbr=OSBAFSIRZZZ&rfnbr=6478