Christian Siriano

“I came from a different world from other designers because I already had such a strong fan base that was interested in fashion. You have to give the little divas something.”

“Shoes are a big part of your look. I think that if your outfit isn't really something special, then fun footwear is a great way to jazz it up and make your ensemble more interesting.”

“I Google everyone I meet and I look up designers.”

“I think a lot of women aren't really sure about their bodies, so they don't always get their fit right, whether it's too tight and too sexy or way oversized and doesn't show figure at all.”

“When you're an adult designer, you're either running a business, or you're helping someone else's business run. Either way, that's a lot of pressure.”

“I think I was very young when I became interested in fashion.”

“It was something I was more interested in myself. When I went to see my sister dance at ballet, I was really into costumes and the arts, and my family was also supportive of whatever me and my sister wanted to do. I would say I pushed myself the most to be into design.”

“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.”

“Christina Hendricks is still one of my favorite people to dress because she has this old Hollywood, vintage quality to how she likes to get ready.”

“I think, more and more in fashion now, diversity is so important because that's what the customer is.”

“Michelle Obama is not an average, 'It girl' woman, and I think that's why she's so fabulous.”

“I'd rather buy clothes than buy a bed.”

“Fashion is not superficial; it is a dynamic tool to transform oneself, and it can be used to command the attention of those around you.”

“We sell in Moda Operandi, which, if you don't know what it is, it's a beautiful luxury site that does pre-trunk shows for designer collections. We got them to change their algorithm online to go up to a size 24.”

“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.”

“My name is out there right now. I'm creative and innovative. I should capitalize on it.”

“Lizzie Olsen and I are good friends, and she's amazing.”

“To be honest, I knew nothing about fashion at all. When I decided to go to college, I just wanted to do something different.”

“I've dressed what fashion thinks of as the 'It' girls like Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie, but I also just love people like Kathy Bates and Leslie Jones.”

“My woman, the person who's buying the clothes, is from all walks in life. She's from different countries and cultures. She's going to be different sizes.”