Thinking about Christian Siriano’s Spring 2010 collection, shown in the Bryant Park Promenade yesterday, I’m trying to avoid the one word that I know every blogger will use to describe the line. Unfortunately, the unavoidable word seems to be a perfect descriptor. The word is “fierce”–because Siriano’s collection filled with giant metallic hats, talon-like Christian Siriano for Payless shoes, and magical gowns that received applause from the front row’s starlets and Project Runway cast members was indeed fierce.

Look #35: Chiffon and Tulle-Layered Ombre Gown in Blush and Volcanic
Actress Kristen Johnson, seated next to Tim Gunn, visibly applauded at this dress.

Aside from a few splashes of “ocean” print and the dynamite “blush” and “volcanic” ombre gown, the collection’s color palette was quite neutral and relied on Siriano’s signature sharp shoulders and voluminous draping for drama. My favorite look, in fact, was the blush-colored one-shoulder blouse and bubble skirt, along with two neutral draped chiffon dresses with beaded bodices, all of which I’d snap up at Saks in a second if I had somewhere to wear them. Even from my seat I could see the dresses popping off the runway, and as you can see, they popped on camera, too.

Look #33: Satin-Faced Organza Draped One-Shoulder Bodice in Blush and Organza Bubble Skirt in Blush
Photo from Imaxtree at New York Magazine

Look #32: Satin-Faced Organza Strapless Dress with Beaded Bodice
Photo from Imaxtree at New York Magazine

Look #34: Satin-Faced Organza Draped Strapless Gown with Beaded Bodice in Blush
Only a dress as dramatic as this one would look so fabulous with my camera.

I’ve seen dramatic draping at every show I’ve attended so far, but Christian Siriano really is a drapery master–and I expect we’ll see his “beach”-colored dresses on red carpets across the country come April.