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Leslie Jones saved by Christian Siriano for 'Ghostbusters' premiere
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Actress Leslie Jones absolutely will wear a Siriano couture in the Ghostbusters premiere. (Shutterstock/-)
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hen you’re a celebrity, having a fashion emergency in the neighborhood, who you gonna call? Christian Siriano, of course. That might not sound right in the Ghostbusters anthem, but actress Leslie Jones absolutely will wear a Siriano couture in the Ghostbusters premiere.
Jones tweeted about her exasperation, Tuesday, about not being offered a gown by any designer for her upcoming premiere event, which caused quite a stir in the fashion world.
It's so funny how there are no designers wanting to help me with a premiere dress for movie. Hmmm that will change and I remember everything
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) June 28, 2016
(Read also: Leslie Jones reacts to criticism of 'Ghostbusters' character)
Her tweet immediately got fans responding to the situation, however this simple response from Project Runway alumni and fashion designer Christian Siriano, caught her attention.
@Lesdoggg ✋🏼👋🏼
— Christian Siriano (@CSiriano) June 28, 2016
To which Jones responded with a short and sweet tweet.
@CSiriano YAAAAAASSSSSS
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) June 28, 2016
Thus the designer-actress collaboration begins. Siriano, known for his designs worn by major entertainment-industry players, most recently by Jennifer Hudson on BET's Tribute to Prince event, didn’t shy away from Twitter afterwards and stated his stance on dressing those who are not sample size.
It shouldn't be exceptional to work with brilliant people just because they're not sample size. Congrats aren't in order, a change is.
— Christian Siriano (@CSiriano) June 29, 2016
However, stylist Jessica Paster weighs in on the debacle, as she tells HollywoodReporter.com, “She should have known four to five months ago the date of the premiere, and said ‘I’m not a sample size, I need to go to designers early or buy myself a dress.’ Don’t be blaming designers and saying they don’t like you.” Paster’s clients include Emily Blunt and Nia Vardalos.
(Read also: Who you gonna call? 'Ghostbusters' is back in business)
The remake of Ghostbusters features an all-women leading cast including Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones. Supporting characters include Chris Hemsworth and Sigourney Weaver. The movie is slated for release early July.
