Christian Siriano

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

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 don't really buy expensive clothes. I love good bags! ”

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. ”

There are a ton of A-list stars I'd love to dress - fashionistas like Keira Knightley and Scarlett Johansson. Also, Cate Blanchett would be fun and fabulous. My picks vary by the day and how I'm feeling. But, as a new, young designer, I'm open to working with everyone! ”

I'm young and I have a lot of experience and I learn quickly. ”

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. ”

If you book the same models that look and act the same in every show - I get the continuity, and it is beautiful to see, but there's also no life to it. I'm personally not a fan of that. ”

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. ”

Well I am from Annapolis Maryland. I went to High school in Baltimore, but I grew up in Annapolis. It was a cute town. We lived on a waterfront community. It was good, even though I don't really fit the preppy boater kind of style. ”