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'Project Runway' Winner to Dress Whoopi for Tonys

Christian Siriano will design the primetime duds for host Whoopi Goldberg

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(Newser) – Flamboyant "Project Runway" winner Christian Siriano—he of the "bi-level fashion hawk" updo—describes himself as a "musical theater kid who loved costumes." For his next challenge he'll be right at home, then, designing Whoopi Goldberg's outfits when she hosts the Tony Awards next month in New York City, reports E! Online.

Television personality Whoopi Goldberg in April.
Television personality Whoopi Goldberg in April.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
Whoopi Goldberg on the set of ABC's talk show
Whoopi Goldberg on the set of ABC's talk show "The View."   (AP Photo/ABC, Steve Fenn, file)
Christian Siriano, left, stands with a model on the runway during the Christian Siriano Fall 2008 Collection, part of Bravo Networks
Christian Siriano, left, stands with a model on the runway during the Christian Siriano Fall 2008 Collection, part of Bravo Networks "Project Runway" final runway show during Mercedes Benz Fall 2008 Fashion...   (AP Photo/Jennifer Graylock, file)
Fashion designer Christian Siriano poses on the press line at the Human Rights Campaign gala in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 15, 2008.
Fashion designer Christian Siriano poses on the press line at the Human Rights Campaign gala in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 15, 2008.   (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
Christian Siriano strikes a pose in March.
Christian Siriano strikes a pose in March.   (Getty Images (by Event) Individuals)
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