‘Project Runway’ designer stops at local store

Wednesday, 25 November 2009 00:00

American fashion designer and “Project Runway” winner Christian V. Siriano will return to L’Armoire at 102 Park Street from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, December 4, for a personal appearance to coincide with the kickoff of the New Canaan Holiday Stroll. A Siriano trunk show will feature the designer’s spring collection, along with pieces from his current line. He will also be selling and signing his new book, “Fierce Style.”

There will also be a trunk show by Adesso, a jewelry line created by Santa Barbara, Calif., artist Samantha Goldstone. Adesso jewelry is made with a combination of vintage and ethnic beads, semi-precious and precious stones and various metals, including sterling silver, gold, bronze and pewter. Goldstone will be in the store and pairing looks from her line with Siriano’s collections.

According to Diane Roth, owner of L’Armoire women’s boutique, Siriano will bring a full selection of pieces from day- to evening-wear. Refreshments will be served.

Siriano has designed for style icons Victoria Beckham, Heidi Klum, Anne Hathaway and Whoopi Goldberg, for whom he created an ensemble for her to wear as host of the 2008 Tony Awards. He designed outfits for Becki Newton and Vanessa Williams to wear on “Ugly Betty,” and several outfits for singer Estelle’s album release. He had a guest starring role on “Ugly Betty” and Bravo’s “Make Me A Supermodel,” has appeared on daytime and late-night talk shows, and was a red carpet fashion correspondent for the 2008 Emmy Awards, 2008 MTV Movie Awards, a guest judge for the 2008 Miss USA Pageant and recipient of a Bravo A-List Award.

Goldstone is a young adult cancer survivor who is committed to helping children and young adults coping with chronic and terminal illnesses. A percentage of Adesso’s profits and time are donated to related causes.

For more information, call 203-966-1764 or visit larmoirenewcanaan.com.

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