Azzedine Alaia Quotes & Sayings (Page 6)

“I used to spend my nights oversewing dresses for a local dressmaker in order to pay for my school equipment.”

“I work for women. I only think for them. If I didn't like women, I wouldn't do this job.”

“In modelling, it's very hard to keep in touch with the people you knew when you started.”

“When I was growing up, I never heard the word 'racism.' It was only in Paris I encountered that.”

“You have to take things with a lot of laughter. I laugh with everyone; this way, I will be able to die happy.”

“The present fashion system is too hard - there are too many collections. The designers have no time to think! Money is too important. Schedules are too crazy.”

“Beyonce is a beautiful, elegant woman who is also a wonderful dancer. And her voice is sublime. Just like her husband, Jay-Z, Beyonce has real talent. They are both the kind of truly great artist who will be remembered by history. Their child will be lucky to have such talented parents.”

“I want to create a foundation, like a maison, in my home in the Marais. I am going to leave everything there. I am only passing through. I'm not a proprietor of anything, even if I have homes and things.”

“There are certain people I am allergic to. I even intervene when I don't like a customer; I rush in and check all the names. If I don't like them, I don't take them.”

“You know Sarkozy offered me the Legion d'honneur medal? I refused. People said I refused because I don't like Sarkozy, but that's ridiculous. I refused because I don't like decorations - except on women.”