I never really did sports growing up. Maybe that's why they intrigue me. The technology that goes into that clothing is steps ahead, so it's always been something I look towards. Alexander Wang More Quotes by Alexander Wang More Quotes From Alexander Wang Anyone can get dressed up and glamorous, but it is how people dress in their days off that are the most intriguing. Alexander Wang iconsclothesfashion Take people's advice and guidance in the beginning, but always follow your instincts first Alexander Wang follow-your-heartadvicepeople Go with your instinct and your gut. It sounds cliché, but never give up and just keep on. If you really believe in it, you have to just dive in and go for it. Alexander Wang giving-upsoundbelieve 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. Alexander Wang sailinginspirationalfunny No one is going to understand your brand better than you. Alexander Wang better-than-youbrands I tend to like the most basic pieces with the perfect fit and fabric, like a simple tank. Alexander Wang tankssimpleperfect I really learn from something that really inspires me and it becomes something that I remember. Alexander Wang rememberinspire 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. Alexander Wang clothesfashionthinking I always say that I'm really inspired by mistakes and things that kind of go wrong. Alexander Wang inspiredkindmistake The things that you can't really foresee and that kind of surprise you, and a lot of times they are bad, but other times, they bring something different and new to the table. Alexander Wang differentkindtables 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. Alexander Wang hard-workchallengesthinking When you focus on the consumer, the consumer responds. Alexander Wang consumersfocus Any style that Nike makes in all black, shoe, sweatshirt, onesie, doesn't matter, I pretty much need to have. Alexander Wang nikeshoesfashion I wear mostly black Main Line or T… But the other day, the sun was shining so I wore blue jeans. It caused so much excitement in the office! People were literally coming up from the floor below and peering behind my desk saying; we hear you’re wearing blue jeans and we have to have a look Alexander Wang jeansbluepeople My mission was that I wanted to see people on the street that I don't know wearing my clothes. That excites me. Alexander Wang missionsclothespeople 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. Alexander Wang nextchallengeswant 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. Alexander Wang patternstaughtclass 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. Alexander Wang shoesmomwould-be I seem to always start a collection by designing outerwear and jackets. Alexander Wang jacketscollectionsdesign I've always said I'm not the kind of designer who likes to lock himself away in a studio and let the rest of the company deal with it. I work very closely with everyone on the team. Alexander Wang lockslikesteam
