Christian Siriano Nods to ‘Dune’ for Fall Line at New York Fashion Week

 Model Coco Rocha presents a creation at the Christian Siriano Fall/Winter 2024 collection show at New York Fashion Week, in New York City, US, February 8, 2024. (Reuters)
Model Coco Rocha presents a creation at the Christian Siriano Fall/Winter 2024 collection show at New York Fashion Week, in New York City, US, February 8, 2024. (Reuters)
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Christian Siriano Nods to ‘Dune’ for Fall Line at New York Fashion Week

 Model Coco Rocha presents a creation at the Christian Siriano Fall/Winter 2024 collection show at New York Fashion Week, in New York City, US, February 8, 2024. (Reuters)
Model Coco Rocha presents a creation at the Christian Siriano Fall/Winter 2024 collection show at New York Fashion Week, in New York City, US, February 8, 2024. (Reuters)

US designer Christian Siriano looked to the sweeping landscapes from science fiction epic "Dune" at his Fall/Winter fashion show, presenting a collection deeply rooted in the tones of the desert.

Models wore draped coats and jackets in earthy browns and reds, while frocks came in shiny metallics at the catwalk presentation on Thursday at The Plaza Hotel, held ahead of Friday's official start of New York Fashion Week: The Shows.

Dresses were often slit at the thigh while male models wore cropped jackets with wide-leg trousers. Iridescent materials and lamé provided a futuristic look.

"What would you wear if you were going to a cocktail party or a gala? I think they've got the futurism covered, but what would you wear if you wanted to be glamorous?" Siriano told Reuters backstage.

"That's what I want to give to that world if we had to live there."

"Dune", Frank Herbert's 1965 novel set in the future where noble families rule planetary fiefs, has been adapted for the screen several times, including David Lynch's 1984 version and Denis Villeneuve's 2021 movie, starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya. Its sequel is due for release this month.

Siriano said he wanted to offer a mix of silhouettes at his show, whose celebrity guests included actors Alicia Silverstone and J. Smith-Cameron.

"We start the show actually (with) a lot of really beautiful tailored pieces, great trousers, gorgeous cut jackets and then it kind of builds into a really beautiful, more romantic, glamorous evening world," Siriano said.

"I wanted people to see the range of dressing, and I think that that's really what my customer is looking for."

Nearly 50 brands including Carolina Herrera, Tommy Hilfiger and Brandon Maxwell will showcase their collections during New York Fashion Week, which runs until Feb. 14.



Shein's Annual Profit Down by More than a Third

FILE PHOTO: A company logo for fashion brand Shein is seen on a pile of gift bags on its Christmas bus as part of a nationwide promotional tour in Liverpool, Britain, December 14, 2024. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A company logo for fashion brand Shein is seen on a pile of gift bags on its Christmas bus as part of a nationwide promotional tour in Liverpool, Britain, December 14, 2024. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
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Shein's Annual Profit Down by More than a Third

FILE PHOTO: A company logo for fashion brand Shein is seen on a pile of gift bags on its Christmas bus as part of a nationwide promotional tour in Liverpool, Britain, December 14, 2024. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A company logo for fashion brand Shein is seen on a pile of gift bags on its Christmas bus as part of a nationwide promotional tour in Liverpool, Britain, December 14, 2024. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein's profit dropped by more than a third last year, adding to its challenges ahead of a planned listing on the London Stock Exchange, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

Net profit was down almost 40% at $1 billion in 2024, the report said, citing two people with knowledge of the matter.

Shein's sales for the full year rose by 19% to $38 billion, the report said, adding that the figures were from internal projections ahead of finalised accounts, Reuters reported.

The company does not publish profit guidance but the 2024 figures were far lower than the $4.8 billion in net profit and $45 billion in sales it had projected for 2024, the report added, citing a presentation seen by the newspaper.

Reuters this month reported that Shein was set to cut its valuation in the planned initial public offering (IPO) in London by almost a quarter to about $50 billion. Bloomberg reported last week that Shein was under pressure to cut its valuation as low as $30 billion

The Financial Times has also reported that the London listing could be postponed to the second half of the year after US President Donald Trump moved to end a tax exemption enjoyed by Shein, potentially denting profitability and pushing up its prices in the United States.