Lifestyle Style Christian Siriano Is Auctioning Off a Custom Blue and Yellow Ball Gown for Ukraine Relief The fashion designer said he plans to match the donation made for the dress, which utilizes the two colors of Ukraine's flag By Nicholas Rice Nicholas Rice Nicholas Rice is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE Magazine. He began working with the brand as an Editorial Intern in early 2020, before later transitioning to a freelance role, and then staff positions soon after. Nicholas writes and edits anywhere between 7 to 9 stories per day on average for PEOPLE, spanning across each vertical the brand covers. People Editorial Guidelines Published on March 10, 2022 11:20AM EST Photo: Christian Siriano/Instagram; Inset: Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Barbour Christian Siriano is doing his part to aid Ukraine amid Russia's invasion of the country. The fashion designer, 36, shared in an Instagram post on Wednesday that he will be auctioning off a show-stopping blue and yellow gown, with proceeds going to Ukraine relief. Siriano said he will also match the donation. "As a designer our voice is our clothes! So if a few bolts of tulle can help save someone then YES, we will be donating this gown to the highest bidder possible and matching that donation for Ukraine," he wrote alongside an image of the dress, which utilizes the two colors of Ukraine's flag. "Prayers are with anyone suffering right now. 💙💛," Siriano continued, before adding that anyone who wishes to bid on owning the dress can do so by emailing info@christiansiriano.com. Christian Siriano on Making Masks for Frontline Worker at the Start of Coronavirus Outbreak In the comments section, Siriano was met with an outpouring of support from fans who applauded his philanthropy. "Proud of you always but particularly proud of you for always helping when it's needed ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️," wrote one user, as another added: "THAT is what fashion is about! Thankyou Christian 💙💛." Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Sarah Jessica Parker, Christian Siriano and More Celebs Donate One-of-a-Kind Items in Fashion Scholarship Auction Siriano's decision to auction off the dress comes as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues after their forces launched a large-scale invasion on Feb. 24 — the first major land conflict in Europe in decades. Details of the fighting change by the day, but hundreds of civilians have already been reported dead or wounded, including children. More than a million Ukrainians have also fled, the United Nations says. Want to get the biggest stories from PEOPLE every weekday? Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday. The invasion, ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin, has drawn condemnation around the world and increasingly severe economic sanctions against Russia. With NATO forces massing in the region around Ukraine, various countries have also pledged aid or military support to the resistance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for peace talks — so far unsuccessful — while urging his country to fight back. Putin, 69, insists Ukraine has historic ties to Russia and he is acting in the best security interests of his country. Zelenskyy, 44, vowed not to bend. "Nobody is going to break us, we're strong, we're Ukrainians," he told the European Union in a speech in the early days of the fighting, adding, "Life will win over death. And light will win over darkness."