- In a world full of Zoom calls
when people can only see our top half,
Winnie the Pooh style,
how can we still be glamorous
while sitting at home on our couches or working from home?
Well, our next guest has that answer.
He has designed some of the most iconic gowns ever
and he's one of my favorite people,
let alone mentors on "Project Runway."
Please welcome Christian Siriano.
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- You look divine.
- I do you, you think so? - You look divine.
- Thank you.
Okay, so how did the quarantine affect you
because when people could not get their hands on masks,
there you were at your atelier,
making it with everyone
and Cuomo deemed your business an essential business
so they could make PPE and open.
- I tweeted him, I begged him.
I was like, we wanna help,
so I was tryin' to keep
my kind of small business in New York,
but then also do something great.
So it all worked out for everybody.
I will say masks are quite a challenge.
We've donated almost a million.
- Wow, everything you're doing, I admire, I applaud
and I already loved you,
but that just put you into superhero stratosphere.
Now can we do a little quarantine fashion show?
- Yeah.
- [Drew] What should we do? Should we bring out Jennifer?
- Let's bring first look.
Come on.
(Drew laughs)
- This is all about, this is like no fear have fun,
kind of like sexy pajamas on bottom
and then like some glamor on the top.
- [Drew] It's a little Samantha Jones on the bottom.
- [Christian] Samantha Jones on the bottom.
- But it's giving me Betsy Johnson vibes on the top.
- Old school, I love a dangle earring.
I wish earrings were all at the shoulder.
I think that's just like a hit and headbands,
I don't always love them,
but I think for a Zoom call, why not?
- I have to say, I think you look absolutely beautiful,
Jennifer, really.
- Hair and makeup, a pink lip.
Why not a pink lip at 10:00 AM for your friends on Zoom?
- I know. I was hoping my friends were having a cocktail
at 9:00 AM on premiere day.
I was like, is that weird?
So I a hundred percent, but you're right.
Accessories make such a huge difference.
Now, why did you need an outfit, Jennifer?
- Well, so many people nowadays are working at home
and they're doing trainings and meetings with their bosses
and clients online,
so you still have to look good at least from the waist up
'cause you can't be going on with your employer
with bun in your hair and sweatpants on.
- I gotta tell you,
you look like you're straight off holiday.
Thank you, Jennifer. Seriously.
- You look gorgeous.
- Okay, Peyton, will you please come on out?
- Okay, I love this look.
- [Drew] Peyton, are those my shoes?
- They probably are.
- I'm not kidding. I wore those to work today.
I'm pretty sure.
By the way I was so obsessed with the bottom
because of course I'm like, oh, moccasins with like a faux--
- That is not the look. We're not looking at that.
Waist up.
- I know, but of course that's what I'm gravitating towards,
but now my eyes raised and you are all class.
Now, why did you need an outfit?
- Well, I'm violently single, Drew,
so I am using this for a speed dating online through Zoom.
- The guys at home are really struggling. I feel you.
And the thing is, I think it's more of a conversation here.
We have plaids and I don't know gingham and the whole look.
It's the vest.
- Well, I have to say,
I do miss the era of bowler hats and jackets
and a little bit of a more etiquette style to our fashion.
- Dress to impress.
- [Drew] So I think that you look fantastic.
- Speed date away.
- Therese, will you please come out here?
Oh my god.
Again, Christian, why am I going straight to the bottom?
- No, that is not how you want to live your life,
but look, look how comfortable,
but how glamorous on top.
Volume and texture, hoops. I love it all.
- Christian, you have a tip,
like don't wear soft fabrics
and maybe go for a little more tailored on a Zoom look?
- I just think because you're in this small screen,
it's like, you don't want too much,
it's like much is about like where's the texture,
where's the glamor.
If it's chiffon and wrinkly, it's not working.
- I have to say, I am so inspired
because I get to dress up at work.
I'm even extra lazy in my real life.
I'm always in a really threadbare,
old vintage cotton. T-shirt,
so now that I'm gonna step up my home game.
Now, Therese, why did you need an outfit?
- Well, I'm wearing this for a good friend's birthday party,
so we're sharing recipes, cocktails,
and the best part is, I don't have to wear heels or drive.
- And is it at night or is it a day?
- It's at night.
- Uh huh, okay, I think that changes the game.
- Yeah, this is an evening look.
- I love being in your world in your clothes.
- I'm in your world.
- Finally 'cause I've been living in your world
and I wanna do so many things with you, Christian.
You guys thank you so much, Jennifer, Peyton, Therese.
Thank you to our beautiful quarantined fashion models.
You are bringing it and Christian, I love you.
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- Love you.
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