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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Did you talk to Tim after you won?
CHRISTIAN SIRIANO:He's amazing. He said it was well deserved and I'm the right person. He gave me great comments.

Let's talk about your Bryant Park collection. Michael Kors criticized how much black you used. Do you wish you'd incorporated more color?
I think it's funny Michael said that. If you've ever seen a Michael Kors show, there's so much black you don't know what to do. Black is something every designer uses. I understand I did use a lot of black. My thing was, if any of my jackets were in another color they wouldn't make sense because they were huge and flouncy and ruffled. That's why some of Rami's pieces didn't work. He had these jackets in teal. Wise up! Not every woman can wear teal.

Rami criticized your collection, saying your clothes aren't wearable. What did you think of that?
It was interesting because my clothes are wearable. My jackets and pants are very wearable. My dresses at the end are not wearable, but neither are his. Moss green in an evening gown isn't wearable on everyone. It depends on the customer. My pants are so women-friendly. You are so skinny in my pants.

Give me the Posh Spice update. Is she going to wear your clothes?
Victoria has been amazing. I'll see her next week. We'll see how it goes. I made her a couple of pieces.

I heard Heidi Klum has already talked to Rami about some pieces she wants. Are you jealous?
She loves Rami's clothes, which is wonderful. They're very her. She's asked for a couple of things from me too.

Who else do you want to design for?
Cate Blanchett. Sarah Jessica Parker. I wish we could have dressed her on the show and not done that $10 challenge. Yuck. Rami has had a business for years and years and has dressed celebrities. That's why he really didn't need to win. I haven't done that. I'm willing to dress anyone.

So what now? Did you cash your check yet?
When I get the check I'm definitely investing it. I'm going to show next season and really work on my collection for next season. It will be mine and sellable. And I'll buy a bed.

Anything else you'll treat yourself with?
Some shoes. A fabulous new computer. Little things. Nothing too crazy. I'm going to have some fabulous nights out with champagne.

Have you gotten offers to join another design house?
I've gotten hints here and there. But I'm going to go off on my own. I want to have my own line and collection. I don't really want to contribute to someone else's line. My name is out there right now. I'm creative and innovative. I should capitalize on it.

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