We kicked off NYFW by talking to Christian Siriano about his new collection inspired by DC film 'Birds of Prey.' Here's what we saw backstage and on the runway.

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• New York Fashion Week 2020 is in full swing and we gained access backstage to Christian Siriano's runway show. 
• This new collection is inspired by the film "Birds of Prey" and features punk-rock glam and whimsical designs.
• Siriano's show focuses on diversity within the collection and models of various shapes, sizes, and ethnicities. 
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After winning the fourth season of Project Runway, Christian Siriano has taken the fashion world by storm. From Rihanna to Demi Lovato to Lizzo and Billy Porter, he has dressed every age, shape, and gender. His designs are not only worn on the red carpet but are also accessible to the public. 

His inclusivity is why he is one of the most high in-demand designers. Even on the runway, he makes sure to feature diverse models of various racial backgrounds and sizes, even flying in plus-size models to Paris for his show. 

For the Fall/Winter 2020 collection, Siriano was inspired by the new DC film "Birds of Prey" and the world of surrealism. Coated in pink, the runway featured white hand sculptures and cut-outs of faces. Models wore pink and blue ponytails and a small black heart on their cheeks. 

We went backstage and talked with the designer on the importance of inclusivity and the inspiration behind his new collection. 

Runways are notoriously fashionably late. The venue at Spring Studios was packed with guests and celebrity attendees.

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People mingled and took photos on the runway before the show began.

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E! News reporter Zanna Roberts Rassi was there to cover the show.

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