Macy’s

Christian Siriano Transforms ‍Macy’s into a Dreamscape for I.N.C. debut

New York,NY ⁢- Christian Siriano delivered a moment of pure fashion fantasy⁣ this week,unveiling his first collection⁤ as creative director of Macy’s ​private label,I.N.C. Originally ‍slated for an outdoor presentation at Herald‌ Square, the show was‍ deftly moved⁢ indoors, a last-minute ⁤pivot Siriano embraced wholeheartedly. “This is exactly what I really wanted,” the designer shared, opting​ for an‍ intimate, “salon-style” experience.

And a dreamscape it was. The​ lower level‌ of Macy’s flagship store was transformed wiht plush bone carpeting and cascading white hydrangeas, creating an immersive atmosphere⁢ Siriano described as “somewhere else for 20 ‍minutes.” The setting proved the perfect backdrop for a collection that transported a star-studded audience – including Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah⁤ Winfrey, and Lizzo – too a glamorous, reimagined old Hollywood, filtered through ⁢Siriano’s signature ’80s flair.

The collection itself was⁤ a playful exploration of ⁤shape and texture. Model Coco Rocha opened the show in a bold, statement-making ensemble: a flying saucer hat paired with a skirt suit that exuberantly clashed stripes and polka dots – a trend quickly ⁢gaining momentum​ on the New ⁤York runways.Voluminous velvet ⁤skirts,​ adorned with taffeta poufs, added a dramatic, sculptural element.

While Siriano​ is known for his eveningwear, and this collection didn’t disappoint. Sinuous gowns ⁣in laminated‌ lace and metallized silk offered Oscar-worthy elegance, especially a stunning white chiffon gown featuring crystals delicately lining a boned corset. Men’s tailoring also received the Siriano treatment, with