{"id":111116,"date":"2026-04-02T13:35:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&p=111116"},"modified":"2026-04-02T13:35:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:35:56","slug":"christian-siriano-delamar-hotel-wesport-queen-mary-2-transatlantic-fashion-week","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/christian-siriano-delamar-hotel-wesport-queen-mary-2-transatlantic-fashion-week\/","title":{"rendered":"GRAZIA Exclusive: Christian Siriano\u2019s Empire Is Rewriting the Fashion Designer Playbook"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pictured: Christian Siriano in the lobby of the Delamar Westport with the signature Siriano Sketch Wall behind him; Photo credit: Tim Lenz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Words by: Paula Conway<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Walking into the lobby of the Delamar Westport, the show-stopper is a sweeping wall of Christian Siriano\u2019s black-on-white sketches. The installation, known as the Siriano Sketch Wall, announces that this is no ordinary hotel lobby. It\u2019s equal parts hotel lobby check-in and Siriano\u2019s couture atelier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Juxtaposed against this dramatic backdrop \u2014 his high-contrast design sketches range from sculptural to theatrical \u2014 is the designer himself. Wearing his signature casual-yet-deliberate black-on-black ensemble, he is relaxed, easy-going, friendly, and open. Siriano lives in Westport, Connecticut, and designing elements of the new Delamar, including the chic Siriano Suite, was a natural fit. Delamar is a luxury brand, and Siriano is playing right to his audience in the quietly powerful, tony Fairfield County enclave.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pictured: Boldly designed Christian Sirano furniture pieces blend seamlessly into the check-in desk lobby of the Delamar Westport; Photo credit: Tim Lenz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Since winning Project Runway when he was 21, Siriano imagined himself into one of fashion\u2019s most dynamic modern brands, dressing everyone from Hollywood stars<\/a> to political power players while expanding far beyond the runway into ready-to-wear<\/a>, interiors, fragrance, shoes, jewelry, beauty<\/a>, and publishing. Now 40, Siriano\u2019s latest ambitions stretch even further.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Christian Siriano x the Delamar Hotel Westport<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Pictured: The check-in desk at the Delamar Westport with a high-contrast Lisa Bagley on the wall; Photo credit: Tim Lenz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Siriano glides through the check-in lobby, greeting his own thoughts in three dimensions and admiring his favorite pieces \u2014 all of them. Among the confections: a custom booth designed by Siriano, upholstered in Pollack, and lounge chairs dressed in Holly Hunt. And a chic check-in desk topped with Bas Stone and built with Kostas Upholstery. In less confident hands, such details might merely decorate. Here, alongside a high-contrast work with one of Siriano\u2019s favorite artists, Lisa Bagley, they perform.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pictured: Living room and dining area of the Siriano Suite at the Delamar Westport; Artwork: (left) Christian Siriano, (right) Lisa Bagley; Photo credit: Tim Lenz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are 84 guest rooms and suites within the Delamar Westport, including three designed by Siriano. The 1,900-square-foot presidential suite is known as the Siriano Suite. It features two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and an office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Inside, every detail is deliberate<\/a>. Soft palettes, layered textures, and sculptural silhouettes create a sense of calm that never slips into neutrality; a tension between ease and drama that mirrors the designer\u2019s work on the runway. His designs soften the room, then steal it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pictured: Siriano Suite kitchen chairs upholstered in Mokum; Photo credit: Tim Lenz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a calm to it, with soft palettes, layered textures, beautiful light, and there\u2019s also confidence,\u201d Siriano says. \u201cThe bold artwork, the sculptural silhouettes, the fashion-driven details. It\u2019s that tension that makes it interesting. Ultimately, I want guests to feel inspired but also completely at ease. A little transported. A little glamorous. And very, very comfortable.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Siriano\u2019s original individual sketches are not exclusive to the check-in area. They\u2019re displayed in the office of the Siriano Suite and wrap the hotel\u2019s electric Volkswagen bus. With this clever perk, guests have the opportunity to scoot about the town while Siriano\u2019s branded parade continues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted to create something instantly recognizable and distinctly Delamar Westport,\u201d explains Erin Spiegel, Director of PR and Marketing for Greenwich Hospitality Group. \u201cChristian\u2019s Sketch Wall is unique to the property, and extending that design onto the hotel van allows us to bring the artistry beyond our walls and into the community. The Sketch Wall has become a guest experience in itself \u2014 people regularly take photos in front of it \u2014 so carrying that visual identity throughout town creates intrigue and invites people to discover it for themselves.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

With each area of the hotel Siriano touched, he aimed for spaces that feel both soothing and striking \u2014 fashion-forward moments that give each space a distinct sense of personality.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s that push and pull I\u2019m always drawn to. The silhouettes in the furniture are sculptural, almost couture in shape. The art is bold and graphic. The details feel intentional. Nothing is random. Overall, it\u2019s elegant, layered, and confident, a little dramatic, very refined, and completely immersive.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Siriano and Cunard\u2019s Transatlantic Fashion Week\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Pictured: Bob Mackie, Coco Rocha, and Christian Siriano aboard Queen Mary 2 during Transatlantic Fashion Week 2025, hosted by Cunard; Photo credit: Cunard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For eight days last fall<\/span><\/a>, guests aboard the Queen Mary 2 filled the Queens Room for two separate fashion shows during the six-night, seven-day journey from New York City to Southampton, England. Guests were ecstatic with excitement to attend a one-off Siriano fashion show during Cunard\u2019s Transatlantic Fashion Week, curated just for them. The Cunard partnership was a watershed moment for Siriano, who spoke about the opportunity with a discernible pride.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPartnering with Cunard made complete sense,\u201d he shares. \u201cThey understand legacy and glamour. The golden age of travel where people dressed for dinner and the journey itself was an event. That aligns so naturally with how I think about fashion; it\u2019s timeless, elevated, but still bold.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

As the models wore classic high-impact, Siriano candy-couture, they negotiated the rough seas in high heels. Coco Rocha worked with the models before each show, giving instructions on how to glide out of a wobble (and not fall) during the unpredictable, rough sea. Models flanked the space on both sides of the room, weaved through the tables in fluid procession, then headed backstage, only to return down the runway and back through the tables once again. This ensured that every guest had a front-row seat to the show.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Siriano scheduled two shows, so that every guest could experience its glamour and excitement \u2014 and his first-ever show at sea, a spectacular theatre.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pictured: Supermodel Coco Rocha on the runway during Cunard\u2019s Transatlantic Fashion Week 2025 with Christian Siriano, wearing Siriano; Photo credit: Cunard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cYou can plan every look and every cue, but you can\u2019t control the sea,\u201d Siriano says. \u201cThere\u2019s movement, there\u2019s wind, there\u2019s a rhythm to the ship that\u2019s completely different from a traditional venue. It forces you to adapt in real time. But that\u2019s also what made it exciting. The unpredictability added energy. It felt alive. You\u2019re staging couture in the middle of the Atlantic, that\u2019s not normal. And I love doing things that aren\u2019t normal.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the most fascinating aspects of Siriano is his deep connection to people and his intent on making fashion available to all.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDoing two shows at sea for Cunard Transatlantic Fashion Week felt cinematic<\/a>, and I love a moment,\u201d he tells us. \u201cFashion should feel like an experience, not just a runway in a white box. Crossing the Atlantic already has this built-in romance and drama, so it was the perfect stage. But we also did two shows very intentionally. I didn\u2019t want it to feel exclusive in a way that left people out. When you\u2019re on that ship, everyone is part of the journey. I wanted as many guests as possible to actually experience the show, not just hear about it later. At sea, it\u2019s intimate. You\u2019re sharing this incredible crossing together. So creating two moments made it feel inclusive and immersive.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s Next for Christian Siriano?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Pictured: Coco Rocha (center) among the models who participated in Cunard\u2019s Transatlantic Fashion Week 2025 with Christian Siriano. All are wearing Siriano; Photo by: Cunard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Seated in a private enclave within the Commodore Club \u2014 a polished salon where guests and conversation gather around the piano playing classic standards and songbook favorites \u2014 Rocha and Siriano posed for photos with a closed circle of guests and answered questions with nothing off the table.<\/span><\/p>\n

Asked if he would do the same type of fashion show at sea in the future, Siriano did not hesitate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYes! In a heartbeat,\u201d he exclaims. \u201cShowing at sea is romantic, dramatic, and completely transportive. It makes fashion feel like an experience, not just an event. With the right partner, like Cunard, it just makes sense. There\u2019s nothing more magical than couture in the middle of the ocean.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Siriano\u2019s ambitions remain resolutely expansive. Among the more intriguing: a major motion picture.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always loved storytelling, that\u2019s really what fashion is for me,\u201d he shares. \u201cSo film set and costume design feels like a very natural extension of that. It\u2019s definitely something I\u2019m interested in exploring more seriously. I love the idea of building an entire world, not just dressing one character, but shaping the mood, the silhouettes, the atmosphere. That excites me. There are always conversations happening. I think it\u2019s about finding the right project. When that moment comes, I\u2019m ready.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Christian Siriano does not operate with a creative ceiling. And as private space travel accelerates, his imagination is already well beyond Earth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI mean, if we\u2019re going to space, we can\u2019t be boring,\u201d he tells GRAZIA USA<\/em>. \u201cFunction obviously comes first. It has to protect the body, it has to perform. But that doesn\u2019t mean it can\u2019t be beautiful. I\u2019d love the silhouette to feel powerful. Clean lines, strong shoulders, something that feels heroic. Space is so stark and graphic, so I imagine a palette that plays with contrast, like maybe sharp monochrome, metallic finishes, and unexpected texture. It should feel futuristic, but still human. 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