Working in a salon, you look at trends all day long. You're looking at color all the time, what new products are coming out. You're a part of the fashion industry, especially if you're working in a higher-end salon.

Siriano first gained attention after winning the fourth season of American reality show Project Runway becoming the series' youngest winner of Project Runway history. Siriano released an apology to GLAAD in which he stated "I mean no disrespect to the transgender community and I never will. The scam involved a search for women interested in modeling for Siriano's line.

Shortly after winning Project Runway Siriano launched his fashion line Christian Siriano which as of 2010 has brought in revenue of over $1. Christian Siriano (born November 18 1985) is an American fashion designer.