Christian Siriano: Dresses to Dream About

by Christian Siriano

Overview

The popular young fashion designers takes us through the creation of his favorite gowns, from sketch to dress, updated with fourteen recent creations.


Following the 2008 debut of his eponymous label at New York Fashion Week, Christian Siriano burst into international stardom, becoming a red-carpet favorite and one of today’s most popular young fashion designers. Known for the sophisticated structure and exquisite movement of his gowns, Siriano has also gained fans for his vision of inclusiveness in fashion. In this updated edition of Dresses to Dream About, the beloved designer offers an intimate glimpse into his imaginative design process, featuring fourteen new ensembles.

This book takes readers through the creative journey of Siriano’s coveted dresses, from initial inspiration to finished gown. Each dress featured in the book has been chosen by the designer and its creation is narrated in Siriano’s own words. Sketches, mood boards, and photographs of the designer at work in his Manhattan studio give a behind-the-scenes look of the materials and crafting of his lavish dresses, culminating in images of the finished gowns, presenting an intimate look at the work of one of America’s most accomplished young fashion designers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780847871070
Publisher:	Rizzoli
Publication date:	11/30/2021
Pages:	264
Sales rank:	532,929
Product dimensions:	12.20(w) x 9.80(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Christian Siriano launched his eponymous collection in 2008. His work has become known for whimsical and show-stopping design—from fantasy evening gowns to tailored sportswear, as well as shoes and accessories. In 2013 he was inducted as a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).

Editorial Reviews

"One of today's top fashion designers, and Project Runway fan favorite, takes his fans through the creation of his favorite gowns, from sketch to dress."
—Society Diaries

"During the first ten years of his young career, Christian Siriano's ultra-feminine and highly detailed creations have made him go-to designer for red carpet-bound celebrities, brides and even the former First Lady. Now, his most gorgeous gowns are being commemorated in their very own book, due out next month."
—Hollywood Reporter

"Dresses to Dream About is as effective at putting the spotlight on these hidden gems within past Christian Siriano collections as it is at showcases the designer's creative range, showing the over-the-top ball gowns we fawn over on the red carpet alongside some of the quieter silhouettes he's made expressly for public figures looking to create a powerful image, like Michelle Obama."
—Glamour

"The book gives readers an intimate look into his design process — how he begins each dress with a simple sketch and transforms it into a beautiful 'three-dimensional piece,' Siriano tells Yahoo Lifestyle. 'I wanted people to see all the work that goes into a dress — it’s a lot.' "
—Yahoo! Style 

"Years ago, Christian Siriano was rightly crowned as “the new king of old-school glamour” by Elle and that aesthetic can be seen in just about everything that the designer makes—and let’s be clear, he does a lot."
—New York Observer

"Christian Siriano has been helping women live their lives as fierce and fabulously as possible since he stepped on the scene ten years ago. To celebrate his first decade in the fashion industry, the Project Runway alumn has released a book Dresses to Dream About."
—Us Weekly

"Christian proves that in 2017, it's not enough to simply create glamorous red carpet gowns; the best designers make glamour accessible to all women. Such is the case with his new coffee table book "Dresses to Dream About" which retails for just $45 on ChristianSiriano.com and Amazon.com. In the hardcover tome, photographed by his husband Brad Walsh, Christian Siriano shares 150 pictures and sketches from his decade-long career in the fashion industry."
—TeenVogue.com

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