"I hate the terminology of "costume" because my clothes are not costumes at all. I think they're high fashion, avant-garde, and more couture, definitely, and yes, some of my pieces are not particularly wearable, but I wouldn't say they're costumes, I'd say they're more couture"

Christian Siriano is expressing his ridicule for the term "outfit" when it concerns his clothing designs. He thinks that his pieces are more than just costumes, but rather haute couture, avant-garde, and couture. He acknowledges that some of his pieces may not be particularly wearable, however he still does rule out them outfits. He thinks that his styles are more couture than costume. This quote reveals that Christian Siriano takes pride in his work and does not desire it to be identified as something it is not. He wishes to be recognized for his unique and creative designs, and not just as somebody who makes costumes. He wants to be viewed as a couture designer, and not simply an outfit designer.