Alexander Wang Quotes

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Alexander Wang

Profession : Designer

Birth : December 26, 1983

My mom would take me to restaurants, and the first thing I'd ask for would be a pen and a napkin, and I'd sketch shoes and shoes and shoes.

Alexander Wang

When I decided to launch my first knitwear line, it was because I saw a void in the basics category. The editors were always looking for cool, fashion-forward tees and sweaters. So that's where I started.

Alexander Wang

I've always loved when girls carry their wallets as a clutch instead of a bag.

Alexander Wang

It's hard sometimes to take a step back and realize what's happened because you're always trying to move forward. You're always looking at the next palette.

Alexander Wang

If you're designing out of a purely creative place, not thinking of the girl, then the consumer's not going to take notice.

Alexander Wang

I never really did sports growing up. Maybe that's why they intrigue me. The technology that goes into that clothing is steps ahead, so it's always been something I look towards.

Alexander Wang

You know, when you go to high school or, you know, when kids are younger and there's not an understanding of differences. But I built up a very strong, thick skin.

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I love layers!

Alexander Wang

I think sometimes there are negative connotations for those who have a business mind as well as a creative side.

Alexander Wang

I don't think fashion week will go back to what it used to be because people are realising that the industry is completely changing. It's not just in Bryant Park any more, people are figuring out who their audience is, where they want to show, they aren't really playing by the rules. It's not so much about these editors, these buyers.

Alexander Wang

The great thing is that young talent isn't tied to a how-to model for starting a line; we get to find new ways to go about doing things. And don't let people tell you you can't. Go find a way to show that you can.

Alexander Wang

I'm not like most designers, who have to set sail on an exotic getaway to get inspired. Most of the time, it's on my walk to work, or sitting in the subway and seeing something random or out of context.

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There's a tendency to think that young designers only do fantasy fashion, but I'm more interested in making clothes that women can afford.

Alexander Wang

Any style that Nike makes in all black, shoe, sweatshirt, onesie, doesn't matter, I pretty much need to have.

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Designing a product and understanding how it filters through into the market and into the rest of the company is very important to me.

Alexander Wang

I was in fashion school, my brother has a law background, and my sister-in-law had worked in production, but none of us had a proper fashion business education.

Alexander Wang

I seem to always start a collection by designing outerwear and jackets.

Alexander Wang

I tend to like the most basic pieces with the perfect fit and fabric, like a simple tank.

Alexander Wang

I think everyone shares a fear of failure - that you're only as good as your most recent collection. That's definitely a fear, but it's a fear that fuels me, that makes me want to work harder, that makes me take on more challenges.

Alexander Wang

If someone realises the piece they are wearing is inspired by me then it only broadens my audience.

Alexander Wang