But to truly understand his meteoric rise, we have to go back to Season 4, Episode 14: The Finale . It was 2008. The world was about to meet its next great American designer. Before Project Runway moved to streaming and smaller venues, the ultimate prize was showing at New York Fashion Week in the legendary Bryant Park tents. For three designers—Christian Siriano, Jillian Lewis, and Rami Kashou—it was do-or-die. They had four months and $8,000 to create a 12-piece collection.
His parting line? “I’m going to be a huge designer. I’m going to be a legend.” christian siriano project runway finale
A Full Circle Moment: Revisiting Christian Siriano’s Iconic Project Runway Finale But to truly understand his meteoric rise, we