Fall 2023 floral collection by Christian Siriano

When people think of Audrey Hepburn’s style, they might think of one of her famous characters, like Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) or Princess Anne from Roman Holiday (1953). But when creating the next cool season collection, Christian Siriano took a completely different path, guided by the actress herself. Christian Siriano show at New York Fashion Week, February 2023.Photo credit: JP Yim/Getty Images.”We call it (the collection) Audrey Hepburn Rose Garden at 2 a.m.,” he told reporters with a smile. “Because it’s a little more glamorous. A little sexier. It reminds me a little: “What would Audrey wear for a walk in the garden at two in the morning?” “. Christian Siriano show at New York Fashion Week, February 2023.Photo credit: JP Yim/Getty Images.The idea, according to Christian, came to him after watching the TV show “Gardens of the World with Audrey Hepburn”, which the actress hosted in the 90s of the last century. Then, according to her name, she visited gardens in different parts of the world. And when Siriano saw this, he was immediately intrigued. Christian Siriano show at New York Fashion Week, February 2023.Photo credit: JP Yim/Getty Images.”It’s so weird and weird and I just looked at YouTube and thought, ‘Wow, that’s cool that she did this at the end of her life,'” the designer said. “It really interested me.” Christian Siriano show at New York Fashion Week, February 2023.Photo credit: JP Yim/Getty Images.And then Siriano interpreted the unique mood with a “floral” bias in different ways.”I actually didn’t want to put roses on everything, but Audrey and the idea of ​​the floral pattern influenced the design of things. So that was the plan. That was the goal. We have floral prints, but we also have elements that look like the spirals of orchids, elements that give the impression that a flower bud has opened, but they also have a gloom and a freshness to them. Christian Siriano show at New York Fashion Week, February 2023.Photo credit: JP Yim/Getty Images.With a previous collection dedicated to Elizabeth Taylor and this one with a Hepburn reference, Siriano is clearly inspired by women of the past. “Now it’s hard to find a muse; you constantly meet everyone everywhere,” the fashion designer explains. “I think referencing classic divas really helps take the leap and then level it up. Every (girl) has something of Audrey.”And what’s going on, Christian’s images can be tried by anyone? Christian Siriano show at New York Fashion Week, February 2023.Photo credit: JP Yim/Getty Images.”Any. I will say there really is something for everyone. We have some very beautiful, perfectly fitted costumes, from the most fantastic party dress you can imagine, to the basic little black dress that is already so basic. Indeed, no one will leave us without a purchase,” says Siriano. “And we have such a different clientele, I’m not exaggerating. It’s kind of, you know, how can you please them all We just try to do it.” Christian Siriano show at New York Fashion Week, February 2023.Photo credit: JP Yim/Getty Images.