Christian Finds a Job

Mar 27, 2008 @ 1:52pm

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We think we just hit (in Faran's words), reality TV meta overload -

We just got a glimpse of Christian Siriano's first dress post Project Runway win.

And where did it appear? On television, of course!

American Idol contestant Kimberley Locke wore it during her performance last night.

We're guessing this is just like a beginner's Sudoku for Christian, who's supposed to be designing for Posh, and who recently shouted dreams of making MK's Met Ball gown.

So far the look is getting pretty mixed reviews online (everywhere from "fierce" to "hot tranny mess"), but if you're interested and have $1,000 or so to spare, you can bid for it on Clothes Off Our Back.

If you really do love it, you've got about two weeks to come up with the cash. But it would be like a reality TV perfect trifecta if a winner from Amazing Race or Survivor was the one to actually win the bid.

posted by guest

Mar 27, 2008 2:23PM

It doesn't look as stellar as his PR challenge designs, but to me the issue is it doesn't suit her body. It cuts her right in half, and that horizontal line is at her widest part. I think something with a higher waist would have been much more flattering.

It looks kind of like a Sweet Pea design to me. (Although maybe he channeled Ricky a bit with the corset...)

posted by TyTy

Mar 27, 2008 2:32PM

I contend that the majority of women will look tore up wearing Christian's designs. They don't really flatter women with, um, boobs or body fat.

posted by HauteTopicTumblr

Mar 27, 2008 3:06PM

I adore Christian, but I think that had he left off the the extra layers on the skirt, the whole look would have seemed a bit more high fashion. Lack of editing is his biggest weakness.

posted by guest

Mar 27, 2008 3:11PM

I thought his first dress post Project Runway win was on Make Me a Supermodel for Holly, no?

posted by guest

Mar 27, 2008 3:40PM

looks like something rami would make, no?

posted by HauteTopicTumblr

Mar 27, 2008 3:42PM

Well, that dress was just a red and purple version of the brown and creme ombre dress he did for the PR finale.

posted by guest

Mar 27, 2008 3:53PM

My biggest problem with that dress is that they claim it's a size six online.

posted by Secret Agent

Mar 27, 2008 4:15PM

Actually, his first dress was for Holly during last week's Make Me A Supermodel episode. He said it made it specifically for her.

posted by shinyredthermos

Mar 27, 2008 6:00PM

i think that kimberly is gorgeous, and i really like that dress, but the two together dont work. maybe he should have made something a little bit more forgiving for those with hourglass figures? something with a vneck halter and less going on around the hips?? in a brighter color, like blue? that dress belongs on keira knightly!

posted by guest

Mar 27, 2008 6:47PM

Have you checked the listing ? There's no way this dress is a size 6 !

posted by guest

Mar 27, 2008 8:34PM

the dress would have looked better with wind blowing. I think it's an ingenious design. I<3 CS.
Shows that he can design for any woman.

only thing...take that pearl necklace off. then it would be fierce.

posted by guest

Mar 28, 2008 5:54AM

What a mess!!

posted by syako

Mar 28, 2008 9:18AM

you mean a hot mess... ;)

posted by guest

Mar 28, 2008 9:45AM

shows that he can't design for a real woman..maybe for models. that dress is wrong on every level. worst of all it looks cheap. she is a gorgeous woman though.

posted by guest

Mar 28, 2008 11:09AM

Love the dress, just not on Kimberley. I actually think the problem with it is that it seems to tight. A size 6? Really? If he took it up a size or two, it would be more flattering on her. I don't think she would be too happy with that suggestion, though.

Anyway, still adore Christian!

posted by guest

Mar 28, 2008 3:30PM

i totally disagree with most of these comments!! i love this dress.. i think its really flattering on her. makes her torso look long, and her curves look lovely. its easy for people to forget that for someone like christian, who's used to designing for size 0 models, he did a great job with this.