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Fierce Voting with Christian Siriano

Fierce Voting with Christian Siriano

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What makes the "fiercest" t-shirt to encourage young people to vote? Project Runway's Christian Siriano tells us at the American Eagle Outfitter's Declare Yourself event.

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Young Hollywood

Welcome to YoungHollywood. com.

Young Hollywood

Hey, Young Hollywood, I'm Chudney.

Young Hollywood

Tonight, American Eagle Outfitters and Declare Yourself have joined to unveil an exclusive line of t-shirts designed by Hollywood's hottest stars in order to encourage young Americans to register and vote.

Young Hollywood

Why is it important for young people to get out there and vote?

Fierce Voting

I think just because a lot of this stuff appeals to young voters.

Fierce Voting

I'm here to, you know, mingle with the first-time voters.

Young Hollywood

Did you design a t-shirt today?

Fierce Voting

I didn't, but I'm excited to see 'em.

Fierce Voting

I'm kind of a girly girl.

Fierce Voting

I think I'd do like a bright hot pink with like a bright, like, vote sign, you know?

Fierce Voting

That'd be really cool.

Young Hollywood

I'm here with the very fierce Christian Siriano from Project Runway.

Young Hollywood

How are you?

Christian Siriano

I'm fabulous.

Christian Siriano

How are you?

Young Hollywood

Tell me about your shirt here because this is not just any vote shirt.

Christian Siriano

No.

Young Hollywood

What did you do?

Christian Siriano

A seriously haute couture original.

Christian Siriano

Basically, I wanted it to be more of like, you could wear it over any t-shirt, so I added a zipper, make it like a little jacket, with a fabulous little pleated sleeve, which is very me.

Fierce Voting

You know, obviously voting, it's going to shape our lives.

Fierce Voting

I'm young too.

Fierce Voting

I'm young too.

Young Hollywood

Why was it important for you to be a part of this event?

Fierce Voting

You know what?

Fierce Voting

Because it goes back to my senior year of high school.

Fierce Voting

My high school recreated the democratic process, and I became what we now know to be a super delegate.

Fierce Voting

My vote was bought and paid for with a four-pack, and ever since then I've carried around this enormous amount of guilt about misusing my voice.

Fierce Voting

And it's just to get the word out that young people, your vote does count, your voice needs to be heard.

Fierce Voting

And if you haven't registered to vote, register to vote, and you can make one of these really cool t-shirts over at American Eagle.

Fierce Voting

Yes, we can.

Young Hollywood

I'm here with Stephen Colletti from One Tree Hill.

Young Hollywood

Are you registered?

Young Hollywood

Are you ready to vote?

Fierce Voting

Yeah, I'm registered.

Fierce Voting

I'm registered with Declare Yourself and we actually, you know, I designed one of their little American Eagle shirts.

Fierce Voting

And I basically just used a lot of red, white, and blue, circled it, kind of highlighted the Declare Yourself and vote, which is very important, and then I threw in three green stick figures.

Fierce Voting

I think it's very important to make a statement, make a declaration to vote, especially right now with the presidential campaign coming up.

Fierce Voting

And with the position that America is in right now, I think probably one of the most important times.

Young Hollywood

Young Hollywood, it's Christian Siriano.

Young Hollywood

You're fabulous.

Young Hollywood

Gorgeous.

Young Hollywood

Love you.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Christian Siriano

    Fashion designer and Project Runway personality discussing his t-shirt design and voting advocacy.

  • Chudney

    Interviewer for Young Hollywood.

  • Stephen Colletti

    Actor from One Tree Hill, discussing his t-shirt design and the importance of voting.

FAQ

What was the purpose of the American Eagle Outfitters Declare Yourself event?+
The event aimed to unveil an exclusive line of t-shirts designed by Hollywood stars to encourage young Americans to register and vote.
How did Christian Siriano design his voting t-shirt?+
Christian Siriano designed his t-shirt with a zipper and pleated sleeves, making it wearable over any other t-shirt, describing it as a 'seriously haute couture original'.
Why does Christian Siriano feel it's important for young people to vote?+
Christian Siriano believes voting is important because it shapes lives and he feels a personal responsibility stemming from a high school experience where his vote was 'bought and paid for'.
What was Stephen Colletti's t-shirt design like?+
Stephen Colletti's t-shirt design featured a lot of red, white, and blue, highlighted 'Declare Yourself and Vote', and included three green stick figures.
Which TV show is Stephen Colletti known for?+
Stephen Colletti is known for his role in the TV show One Tree Hill.

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