Thom Browne Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“When it comes to shoes, you don't really need more than a few pairs of wing tips or oxfords. They're classics. And I wear only black shoes in the city. Brown ones are for the country.”

“Designing is so easy - it's the business that is hard. That's why you really have to respect Ralph Lauren - look at what he's done. Anybody who can sustain themselves should be applauded.”

“I like to maintain my collection as a provocative collection that makes people think. While certainly my stamp will be visible on Black Fleece, it is meant for a wider audience.”

“I think my collection is doing really well, but collaborating is actually just a nice exercise in doing something different. For example, I do things very differently for Moncler that I wouldn't specifically do for me. For me, I can do whatever I want. With other companies, you have to stay responsible to them.”

“Obama does look good, but he could look better. The most important thing for politicians is to keep their clothes really simple and make sure their clothing actually fits.”

“I come from a family of bankers and lawyers, and they joked that they can't believe I'm the one that gets to go to the White House.”

“I think pattern makers are some of the most underrated, undervalued people in fashion. They're the people who are sometimes the geniuses in designing clothing.”

“I always like playing with some sort of typical convention or idea and turning it over.”

“I think good tailoring and something that's well-made never gets boring or tiring.”

“I've always been drawn to the American style in the late '50s and '60s.”