With a New Store in Westport, Christian Siriano Is Following His Client to the Suburbs
What are Laura Linney, Katie Holmes, and Debra Messing doing at a suburban Connecticut store opening on a weeknight in the thick of summer? They’re here, slipping out of black cars across the street from a holistic pet food chain, for Christian Siriano.
On Tuesday night, amid a budding retail resurgence, Siriano, the designer known for red carpet inclusivity and emphatic sound bites, opened The Collective West, a “mini department store” in Westport, Connecticut, the coastal suburb where he bought a house just before the start of the pandemic in 2020 and where he now splits his time with his New York apartment.
The Collective West is a glimpse into Siriano’s multi-faceted brand, from clothing exclusive to the store (I am greeted by a sleek black suit with sequin mesh sleeves and matching pants), accessories, modern interiors, and the art he began painting during the pandemic. True to its name, the shop will showcase other local designers, including Swoon Westport, a vintage home furnishings boutique; Josh Levkoff jewelry; and Future Lovers of Tomorrow, the menswear line from Siriano’s boyfriend Kyle Smith.
