Words matter. These are the best Joseph Altuzarra Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
I think women want to feel beautiful. They want to feel seductive. I also try to think about items that can be worn in different ways so they can be worn more than once. If you’re going to buy a $2,000 jacket, you are going to want to wear it over and over.
I don’t think I’m an artist or that I’m doing anything superintellectual. What’s important to me is to get a visceral reaction from people, for them to want that coat because they think it’s beautiful.
In architecture and interiors, as well as fashion, there is an interaction that is both functional and aesthetic.
Ballet teaches you how to hold yourself.
I always listen to music while I draw.
There’s a side to me that likes to make clothes for everyday. But I also think of fashion as an escape. It’s like a dream. Even in an economy that isn’t strong and where it’s important to sell clothes, you have to make things that let people dream a little.
I was not a very popular kid in high school, and I had this idea that the way that I dressed would change how liked I was. It was that kind of Pygmalion story. I think, ultimately that’s probably why I became interested in fashion, its transformative power, and how it can change your identity.
My mother has always encouraged me to do what I love. When I started being interested in fashion, she was very supportive, bringing me to see exhibits and buying me books. And when I started my company, she was right there to help me!
One of my biggest pet peeves is well-dressed designers. If you spend that much time thinking about your own clothes, you’re not spending enough time thinking about what you’re designing.
I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel. I believe that clothes should make a woman feel beautiful. But sometimes it’s the little things like cut and fit and sex appeal that make a large impact.
When I’m not working, I’m walking.
