Christian Siriano S/S 2011

Ethnic Inspiration at Christian Siriano. American fashion designer Christian Siriano was inspired this season from the ethnic influences from East Asia, Africa and India. His daywear instilled an exotic sensation with his own take on American sportswear with an ethnic twist. There was plenty of wearable pieces that would be practical for the office, social lunches and a night out on the town. The ethnic idea was perceptible in the safari jackets, and the embossed ethnic prints. Among the beautiful daywear pieces were the signature Siriano evening gowns that had an appealing silhouette with plenty of ruffles. The color palette was very subtle in the daywear pieces with the the a predominate color of white and camel with a hint of pink, turquoise, gold and metallic silver. The evening pieces had a nice splash of color of crimson red, turquoise and coral. The Christian Siriano look is very feminine and chic with an exotic spring sentiment.

The show was held at the new uptown show space in Lincoln Center with a backdrop that resembled a giant stone wall. American model Sessilee Lopez opened the show in a camel leather jacket that was paired with white trousers. There was different variations of cuts and styles that were offered in the daywear pieces that mostly came in white but was also available in camel, metallic silver and pink. Camel leather was visible in the jackets, belt, a skirt and in a dress. The ethnic prints were seen on the daywear pieces and on a few gowns.

The admired pieces in the collection were the signature ruffled Siriano gowns that was offered in crimson red and nude. Daywear dresses that came in the beautiful turquoise and coral ethnic prints were also appealing.

Christian Siriano was inspired by the ethnic influences of exotic countries of East Asia India and Africa. He added his signature design and interpreted his own take on American sportswear with an ethnic influence. The Christian Siriano women is feminine and ready for a safari adventure this next spring season. -Brent Billiman, New York City, USA.


Stan Honda Photo: Model Anastasia Krivosheeva for Christian Siriano S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Sessilee Lopez for Christian Siriano S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Anastasia K for Christian Siriano S/S 11 


Stan Honda Photo: Model Caroline Francischini for Christian Siriano S/S 11 


Stan Honda Photo: Model Yulia for Christian Siriano S/S 11 


Stan Honda Photo: Model Leigh Pendley for Christian Siriano S/S 11 


Stan Honda Photo: Model Lea for Christian Siriano S/S 11 


Stan Honda Photo: Model Anastasiya Karter for Christian Siriano S/S 11 


Stan Honda Photo: Model Polina Barbasova for Christian Siriano S/S 11 


Stan Honda Photo: Model Anna Iaryn for Christian Siriano S/S 11 


Stan Honda Photo: Model Anastasia K for Christian Siriano S/S 11 


Stan Honda Photo: Model Anastasia Krivosheeva for Christian Siriano S/S 11