Alexander Wang Quotes

Alexander Wang is an American fashion designer known for his eponymous brand and his contemporary, urban-inspired designs. He gained recognition for his edgy and minimalist aesthetic, combining elements of streetwear and high fashion. Wang's innovative designs have earned him numerous awards and a dedicated following in the fashion industry. His influence and contributions have made him a prominent figure in contemporary fashion.

When you focus on the consumer, the consumer respo... -Alexander Wang

When you focus on the consumer, the consumer responds.

I seem to always start a collection by designing o... -Alexander Wang

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

I like to write and draw everything with sharpies.... -Alexander Wang

I like to write and draw everything with sharpies. I even got one with my own name on it!

I tend to like the most basic pieces with the perf... -Alexander Wang

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

A lot of my work is a matter of reacting to surpri... -Alexander Wang

A lot of my work is a matter of reacting to surprises in life.

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.

Probably the earliest memories for me would be goi... -Alexander Wang

Probably the earliest memories for me would be going to restaurants with my family.

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

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.

I've always loved when girls carry their wallets a... -Alexander Wang

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

In the beginning I pushed toward perfection, but i... -Alexander Wang

In the beginning I pushed toward perfection, but it takes time to get to certain places.

Where music leads, I follow.... -Alexander Wang

Where music leads, I follow.

I thought I would attend school and get an assistant position and work my way up but being in NY and seeing the pace of everything, is very inspiring.

No one is going to understand your brand better than you.

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

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.

No one ever taught me, and I never had formal classes in pattern making, so I was like, Okay, I'll just drape, and I'll sew as I pin it.

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.

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

My mom would put me in these preppy little suits and slick my hair to the side. I have these baby pictures of me where I'm this little preppy kid with a sweater tied around my neck.

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

Time passes faster and faster, but with every project I always want to find the next challenge and the next challenge is just as exciting as the previous one.

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.

If someone realises the piece they are wearing is ... -Alexander Wang

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

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.

I don't care how small or big they are, insects fr... -Alexander Wang

I don't care how small or big they are, insects freak me out.

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.

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.

I feel so thankful that I'm able to be a part of something that I love to wake up and run to work every day.

A lot of designers get caught up in the creativity, but you've got to think about the legs of your collection - essentially, how the line is going to move forward.

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