Christian Siriano says it’s ‘frustrating’ that ‘Housewives’ don’t pay for his clothes: ‘We’re not an endless closet’

Christian Siriano isn’t working for free.

The celeb-adored designer made headlines earlier this month for revealing that he generally doesn’t dress Bravo’s “Real Housewives” because they don’t compensate him for his clothing.

When “WWHL” host Andy Cohen asked Siriano whether he’s ever dressed a “Housewife,” Siriano playfully replied, “I mean, ever? Maybe. But listen, they’re not on my list because, one, they don’t pay.”

On a recent “WWHL” appearance, Christian Siriano revealed he doesn’t like dressing “Real Housewives” because they don’t pay. Bravo And “Project Runway” alum doubled down on his stance during a chat with Page Six Style earlier this week. WireImage

And “Project Runway” alum doubled down on his stance during a chat with Page Six Style earlier this week.

“A lot of people like free clothes, and not everyone needs free clothes,” he told us on the Time100 Next Gala red carpet on Oct. 8.

Siriano added that it’s “frustrating” when stars expect to be hooked up with his fashions for free.

“A lot of people like free clothes, and not everyone needs free clothes,” he told us. Getty Images Siriano added that it’s “frustrating” when stars expect to be hooked up with his fashions for free. AFP via Getty Images

“We’re not an endless closet,” he said. “It’s a lot of work and energy and time and money that we put into clothes. This is what we do for a living.”

Siriano, 38, laughed when we inquired if all the “Housewives” were cheapskates.

“Listen, overall we could work on it. That’s my diplomatic answer,” he carefully replied.

Siriano has posed with many “Housewives” over the years. Getty Images Asked if all the “Housewives” are cheapskates, he quipped, “Listen, overall we could work on it. That’s my diplomatic answer.” Getty Images

Meanwhile, Siriano says that business is booming and “we couldn’t be busier and we’re trying to keep up, which is good.”

The designer recently launched a bridal collection in partnership with Azazie; Demi Lovato was among the stars who attended his recent NYC launch party unveiling the range.

Siriano recently launched a bridal line in partnership with Azazie. Getty Images for Christian Siriano Bridal for Azazie Many of the gowns are priced at under $1,000. Getty Images for Christian Siriano Bridal for Azazie

Many of the gowns are priced under $1,000 — a “really important” decision, per Siriano, “because everything is really accessible. People still want to look and feel great.”

Continued the designer, “So many women in my life — friends — can’t get something [due to price]. I wanted those people to be able to buy a great dress.”

Sabrina Carpenter, Nicola Coughlan, Kaia Gerber, Ashley Park, Shaboozey and Victoria Monét also attended Time’s gala, which celebrated 100 “rising stars who are shaping the future of their field.”