Humane World for Animals makes New York Fashion Week debut with Christian Siriano in cruelty-free collaboration
The global nonprofit unveiled three custom cruelty-free pieces in Siriano's Fall show, featuring an animal-inspired print derived from its redesigned logo.
NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, made its debut at New York Fashion Week with an exclusive collaboration at world-renowned designer Christian Siriano's fall show. Siriano unveiled three custom-designed pieces: a bra, coat and pants, all featuring an animal print fashioned from Humane World for Animals' newly redesigned logo, with the bra serving as the striking centerpiece and the other items designed to complete the full look. The pieces were all created in an animal-cruelty-free black and white material, aligning seamlessly with the monochrome theme of Siriano's collection this season.
This partnership aims to unite Humane World for Animals' global mission to end animal suffering with Christian Siriano's inclusive, bold and socially conscious design approach, bringing compassion and care for animals to life through the lens of fashion. Earlier this year, Siriano designed a custom couture gown using the Humane World for Animals animal print for Grammy-nominated artist Sia, who wore the piece during a live performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote the organization's rebrand announcement earlier this year.
"I've always believed fashion can be more than beautiful; it can be meaningful," said Christian Siriano. "Partnering with Humane World for Animals allows me to spark conversation and awareness around caring for animals. The bra, as the centerpiece, embodies how animals are close to our hearts and serves as a reminder of the love and responsibility we share toward them. Together with the additional pieces, it reflects both style and purpose, showing how creativity and compassion can truly coexist on the runway."
"This partnership marks an exciting evolution in our ongoing collaboration with Christian, bringing our shared mission to one of fashion's most influential stages," said Kitty Block, president and CEO of Humane World for Animals. "By working with visionary designers, we can show the world that compassion and style go hand in hand. This is about more than fashion; it's a statement that caring for animals is always in style."
Humane World for Animals has long advanced a powerful narrative at the intersection of fashion and ethics. The organization has spearheaded advocacy to end the fur trade for decades by working with designers and retailers to adopt fur-free policies. Through legislation, sustained public education, corporate campaigns and support for humane alternatives to fur, Humane World for Animals has helped usher in a new era where cruelty in fashion is becoming ethically obsolete.
About Humane World for Animals
Together, we tackle the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering to create permanent change. With millions of supporters and work happening in over 50 countries, Humane World for Animals—formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International—addresses the most deeply entrenched forms of animal cruelty and suffering. As the leading voice in the animal protection space, we work to end the cruelest practices, care for animals in crisis and build a stronger animal protection movement. Driving toward the greatest global impact, we aim to achieve the vision behind our name: a more humane world.
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About Christian Siriano
Award-winning CFDA designer Christian Siriano has established himself as a tour de force in the fashion world since launching his eponymous collection in 2008 following his studies in London under Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen. Siriano's designs have been worn by today's biggest names including former FLOTUS Dr. Jill Biden, former FLOTUS Michelle Obama, former VPOTUS Kamala Harris, Angelina Jolie, Oprah, Zendaya, Ariana Grande, Julianne Moore, Lady Gaga, Tiffany Haddish, Billy Porter, Cardi B, Whoopi Goldberg, Julia Roberts, and Jennifer Coolidge, to name but a few.
Having just celebrated the brand's 15 year anniversary, the Siriano design studio continues to celebrate beauty and diversity in this ever-changing fashion industry. As a result, Christian's work has been featured in a multitude of prestigious museum exhibits including his first ever solo work retrospective titled "Christian Siriano: People Are People" at SCAD in Savannah and Atlanta, respectively, as well as The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. He's also contributed pieces to Kensington Palace's largest exhibition to date titled "Crown to Couture," the "Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear" exhibition at the V&A, "Grit to Glamour" at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and The MET Costume Institute where he broke a Met Gala record for having three separate looks featured in the 2021 exhibit "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion." Christian himself was also named among Time's 100 Most Influential People in 2018 for his leading contributions to body diversity on the runway and red carpet, was a member of Forbes' 30 Under 30 class of 2015, and was the youngest person to ever appear on Crain's "40 Under 40" list at age 24. Apart from his thriving fashion empire, Christian has been the host and mentor for Disney's hit series "Project Runway" and recently added best-selling author (Dresses to Dream About and Dresses to Dream About: Deluxe Edition) and interior designer (Siriano Interiors) to his impressive list of credits. Last Spring saw the launch of the second collection of his furniture line and this past Fall he released a new book called CHRISTIAN SIRIANO: THE NEW RED CARPET.
SOURCE Humane World for Animals.
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