The fashion designer made a political statement during the presentation of his new fashion collection. Fashionistas who attended Siriano’s show at Gotham Hall found reading…
The fashion designer made a political statement during the presentation of his new fashion collection.
Fashionistas who attended Siriano’s show at Gotham Hall found reading material on their seats, according to Footwear News — “Cynthia for NY” literature encouraging them to vote for the democratic candidate during the upcoming primary election, which will be held on Thursday, September 13.
But that wasn’t all he did for Nixon at the presentation of his spring 2019 ready-to-wear collection.
The 32-year-old fashion designer also had one of his runway models strut the catwalk wearing a “Vote for Cynthia” T-shirt. He paired the black top with a fringed, asymmetrical skirt and T-strap pumps.
Siriano, who like Nixon is also an avid LGBT advocate, even wore a slogan tee himself, “I’m Voting for Cynthia,” when he came out to give his final bow at the end of the show.
“I think what she’s doing is [also] what I’m trying to do,” Siriano told Vogue . “We’re trying to support all these different types of people, cultures, and women, and I wanted to put it out there and support her.”
It’s all smiles when @cynthiaenixon shows alongside these amazing women! Thank you for coming. #nyfw
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Many celebrities attended Siriano’s New York Fashion Week show, including Nixon, who was front and center, wearing a bright red dress and black high heels.
???????? Blue Diamonds???????? Last night she kept randomly saying Success and Prosperity, and a few hours later won her first Emmy!! She’s a walking testimony to speak your desires into existence. Congrats @TiffanyHaddish #sheready
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“I wanted the collection to feel playful, colorful, bright, and romantic with femininity,” the designer said in a statement. “The collection has movement like a dance at Hawaiian luau, and feels fresh and young.”
Siriano also made a statement at his fall 2018 NYFW show, supporting the #MeToo movement, by having actress Selma Blair walk the runaway in honor of all of the strong women who have suffered.
