John Rocha Quotes

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John Rocha

Profession : Designer

Birth : August 23, 1953

Beautiful fabrics last; synthetics don't. Certain fabrics, such as linen or cotton, develop their own character over time.

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My homes are similar in style because the same design principles run through all areas of my work.

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It was a very, very happy childhood, but I always knew I wanted to see the world.

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A woman can look incredibly sexy in a black suit.

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Dubai is a vibrant city: Big cars, big buildings... it reminds me of my home town, Hong Kong. People are always on the move here, and there's a lot going on. There are some wonderful architecture and some not-so-wonderful.

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One thing I learned from all my years in business is you really have to work with the experts: you can launch something yourself, but unless you have the expertise and the marketing strategies and machinery behind you, you'll never be successful.

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I love white walls because white reflects the light and is a great backdrop for art.

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My life is about family and friends as well as work.

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Fashion is like a four-legged table: you need a good designer, a very good business manager, a good manufacturer, and a very good distributor. Without all the legs, table collapses.

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I made my final collection in college in London using Irish handwoven wool. That is how I discovered Ireland first; I just fell in love with it, really.

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It is hard to have a fashion business in any country, but even more difficult in Ireland.

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As a heterosexual designer, it is really, really important to have a woman's point of view.

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Fashion is instant - after six months, it disappears, and you have to start again. That's the nature of it.

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I always challenge myself to do something better, and people in the industry appreciate that.

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Fabric is the foundation of a collection.

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Your 30s is the time to embrace bold, zingy colour patterns and to follow trends while taking time to get used to what really suits you.

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Many women in their 40s make the mistake of wearing clothes that are too tight. Skimpy dresses and tight trousers can make you look older, so get the best fit you can find.

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As you get older, your skin tone will change, and that means the colours that suit you best change, too. Take a trip to a department store and ask for advice, or simply hold colours close to your face in the mirror, as this should give you a good idea of what works.

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Just because something is trendy doesn't mean it will suit you.

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I have no idea why, but I find that men make more of an impact on me in films than women - even very beautiful ones.

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