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Dresses to Dream About Hardcover – November 7, 2017

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In this personal, insider’s look at his own work, Christian Siriano takes his fans through the creation of his favorite gowns, from sketch to dress.

Photography of the Siriano at work in his Manhattan studio and narration by the designer himself track the design process, and give a behind-the-scenes look at the work of one of America's leading young fashion stars. Sketches, mood boards, and photographs of the designer at work in his Manhattan studio give a behind-the-scenes look of the materials and crafting of his lavish dresses, culminating in images of the finished gowns, presenting an intimate look at his work and process.

Following the 2008 debut of his eponymous label at New York Fashion Week, Christian Siriano burst into international stardom, becoming a red-carpet favorite and one of today’s most popular young fashion designers. Known for the sophisticated structure and exquisite movement of his gowns, Siriano has also gained fans for his vision of inclusiveness in fashion. For the first time, the beloved designer offers an intimate glimpse into his imaginative design process in
Dresses to Dream About.

Dubbed "the new king of old-school glamour" by
Elle and "the next billion-dollar designer" by Yahoo! Style, his designs have appeared on the world's biggest stars and most prestigious red carpets. He counts entertainment's leading ladies as clients, from stars of film (Scarlett Johansson, Angelina Jolie, Viola Davis, Lupita Nyong'o, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hilary Swank, Kate Hudson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Shailene Woodley, Emily Blunt) to icons of music (Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Celine Dion, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, Carrie Underwood) to stars of television (Kerry Washington, Tina Fey, Lea Michele, Jessica Lange, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Emma Roberts, Christina Hendricks, Heidi Klum, Oprah Winfrey) and icons of fashion (Michelle Obama, Victoria Beckham, Alexa Chung, Dita Von Teese, Kate Upton, Ashley Graham, Coco Rocha), to name just a few.

Christian Siriano also designs seasonal collections of affordable shoes and handbags for Payless ShoeSource, an ongoing guest designer collaboration since 2009. In 2016 he designed a collaboration collection for Lane Bryant. Other design partnerships have included a beauty line for Victoria’s Secret, and clothing and/or accessories with HSN, Disney, Nordstrom, Best Buy, Puma, Starbucks, Spiegel, and others. "Silhouette," his first fragrance, launched in 2014. Christian Siriano intimates, eyewear, home/bedding, and beauty collections all launched in 2015 and 2016.
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"One of today's top fashion designers, and Project Runway fan favorite, takes his fans through the creation of his favorite gowns, from sketch to dress."
Society Diaries

"During the first ten years of his young career, Christian Siriano's ultra-feminine and highly detailed creations have made him go-to designer for red carpet-bound celebrities, brides and even the former First Lady. Now,
his most gorgeous gowns are being commemorated in their very own book, due out next month."
Hollywood Reporter

"
Dresses to Dream About is as effective at putting the spotlight on these hidden gems within past Christian Siriano collections as it is at showcases the designer's creative range, showing the over-the-top ball gowns we fawn over on the red carpet alongside some of the quieter silhouettes he's made expressly for public figures looking to create a powerful image, like Michelle Obama."
Glamour

"The book gives readers
an intimate look into his design process — how he begins each dress with a simple sketch and transforms it into a beautiful 'three-dimensional piece,' Siriano tells Yahoo Lifestyle. 'I wanted people to see all the work that goes into a dress — it’s a lot.' "
Yahoo! Style 

"Years ago, Christian Siriano was rightly crowned as “the new king of old-school glamour” by Elle and that aesthetic can be seen in just about everything that the designer makes—and let’s be clear, he does a lot."
New York Observer

"
Christian Siriano has been helping women live their lives as fierce and fabulously as possible since he stepped on the scene ten years ago. To celebrate his first decade in the fashion industry, the Project Runway alumn has released a book Dresses to Dream About."
Us Weekly

"Christian proves that in 2017, it's not enough to simply create glamorous red carpet gowns; the best designers make glamour accessible to all women. Such is the case with his new coffee table book "
Dresses to Dream About" which retails for just $45 on ChristianSiriano.com and Amazon.com. In the hardcover tome, photographed by his husband Brad Walsh, Christian Siriano shares 150 pictures and sketches from his decade-long career in the fashion industry."
TeenVogue.com

About the Author

Christian Siriano is an American fashion designer and member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). In 2008, Siriano debuted his namesake collection at New York Fashion Week. His designs have become perennial red-carpet favorites among A-list celebrities and supermodels.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0847858383
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rizzoli; First Edition (November 7, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780847858385
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0847858385
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.9 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.8 x 1.1 x 12.3 inches
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Customers find the book visually appealing with vibrant pictures and insightful design details. They describe it as a great read and a beautiful coffee table addition. The storytelling narration is enjoyable for readers, especially those who are designers themselves.

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Customers enjoy the book's beautiful sketches and final pictures of the dresses. They appreciate the vibrant pictures and insights about the designs. The book includes sketches, progress shots, and quotes from the designer himself.

"...His designs are beautiful, and it's fascinating to see some of the behind the scenes work." Read more

"Not only is the photographic presentation of the material superb but the concept drawings and construction patterns really give you an insight into..." Read more

"...beautiful sketchs and final pics of the dress up close. it almost seems like your wearing the garment ." Read more

"...Incredibly well made, beautiful, vibrant pictures, fun and inspiring break downs of each dress and it's muse/ conception. Just love, love, love!" Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it a nice read for coffee tables, with an engaging storytelling narration.

"being a desiger myself I really enjoyed the storytelling narration of the book. beautiful sketchs and final pics of the dress up close...." Read more

"...Beautiful edition....Passing on to my children and grandchildren ...Great read and beautiful for the coffee table." Read more

"...Lots of dreaming can happen. Book is very nicely done." Read more

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My daughter Ashley's wedding.... Wearing Christian's dress. Christian sent a signed copy. Just bought another copy.
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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2018
    I bought this as a gift for a friend who is into photography and fashion. I love Siriano's attitude toward women not needing to be stick figures, and designing for all shaped women. I watched him on the third season of Project Runway (the only one that I ever watched) and he was a true character. His designs are beautiful, and it's fascinating to see some of the behind the scenes work.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2018
    Not only is the photographic presentation of the material superb but the concept drawings and construction patterns really give you an insight into a truly gifted artistic mind. I also appreciate that none of his gowns are just 'glued together' just for the runway. These are hand-crafted masterpiece works of art that can be passed down generation to generation as they are well-constructed and timeless.
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2018
    being a desiger myself I really enjoyed the storytelling narration of the book. beautiful sketchs and final pics of the dress up close. it almost seems like your wearing the garment .
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2020
    I can't stress enough how much I love this coffee table book! Incredibly well made, beautiful, vibrant pictures, fun and inspiring break downs of each dress and it's muse/ conception. Just love, love, love!
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2018
    Tailoring was our family's business...
    led by my father. Watched this young man on PR....very talented....Beautiful edition....Passing on to my children and grandchildren ...Great read and beautiful for the coffee table.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2018
    Absolutely beautiful illustrations! I'm a big fan of Siriano's work, and that's why I purchased this. It's full of his designs, including sketches, progress shots, and quotes from the designer himself. It's a great inspiration for me to go through.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2017
    This would be a great gift, especially for the younger girls but I'm a grandma and love it too. Lots of dreaming can happen. Book is very nicely done.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2020
    I mostly purchased this book as a coffee table book and I am a big fan of Christian Siriano.
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  • Cliente de Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 10, 2018
    Lo pedí para mi esposa, llegó antes de lo esperado y en perfectas condiciones. El producto es lo que esperábamos.
  • Joanne Stephenson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book to revisit over and over , great delivery and value
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2018
    Beautiful book, came quickly and in good condition. A book of daydreams!
  • aurelie
    5.0 out of 5 stars such a beautiful book!
    Reviewed in France on November 15, 2017
    Beuatiful book filled with exceptional high quallity pictures from Siriano's most iconic clothes. From squetches to final outfit, you can follow Christian Siriano's creative process. Truly inspiring. I absolutely love it!
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2018
    The most divine book for start to finish, the imagery is glorious
  • john cowell
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 29, 2018
    nice photos