Christian Siriano Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear

During New York Fashion Week, where a designer holds their presentation is almost as important as the clothes. Many favor a hip, industrial venue somewhere downtown. But this afternoon, Christian Siriano brought the fashion pack to Macy’s in Herald Square among flocks of tourists and hot dog stands. (The show was sponsored by the retailer.) “I love the idea of old-school department stores and where shows used to be,” Siriano said backstage shortly before the show. Somehow, the Macy’s of it all made total sense: Siriano, after all, has always been about rebuking elitism and fostering a more inclusive ethos. Even if the über-commercial setting was far from glamorous and entailed being accosted by salespeople spritzing perfume samples on the main level, Siriano’s fans still showed up in their finest eveningwear for the occasion, pulling up to the fluorescent-lit store in their sequined gowns and tuxedos. Downstairs, the basement setting was transformed into something far more desirable—a cream-curtained space that resembled a retro couture salon. It was also a cohesive tie-in to the clothes, given it was inspired by Old Hollywood glamour and, specifically, iconic figures like Marlene Dietrich. “I wanted to experiment between the masculine-feminine and black and white,” said Siriano.