Christian Siriano made a lot of news this summer when he designed a gorgeous red gown for Leslie Jones after she complained that no designers offered to outfit her for the Ghostbusters premiere because she wasn't a model size 00. Siriano, who unlike most designers, says he wants to create beautiful clothes for women for all sizes, seems intent on practicing what he preaches.

His lovely spring 2017 runway show at New York Fashion Week featured five plus size models, who drew gasps from the crowd, which rarely sees larger women on the runway, and a smattering of applause. Women of color were also highlighted, but he didn't discriminate against skinny white models, who were also part of the pack.

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