February 20, 2009. Wall St. Journal:
But what about the clothes? Mr. Siriano unveiled a sophisticated collection of coats, dresses and sleek pantsuits in fabrics like alpaca, silk charmeuse and organza that caused an uproar, especially when the last look was revealed: a “gilded fur pharaoh gown” paired with a giant headpiece worn by model Sessilee Lopez, who is perhaps the only person alive who could pull of such a dramatic ensemble.
“She worked it. She don’t play,” said Mr. Siriano, backstage after the show