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 More Quotes by Alexander Wang More Quotes From Alexander Wang If you're designing out of a purely creative place, not thinking of the girl, then the consumer's not going to take notice. Alexander Wang design girl thinking I am honoured to be a part of H&M's designer collaborations. The work with their team is an exciting, fun process. They are very open to pushing boundaries and to set a platform for creativity. This will be a great way for a wider audience to experience elements of the Alexander Wang brand and lifestyle. Alexander Wang creativity team fun I wear sports clothes because I feel comfortable in them. Alexander Wang clothes feels sports 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. Alexander Wang always-trying next moving 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. Alexander Wang lines people way I mean, I've always said I have an amazing team and network of friends and people that I work with that, you know, inspire me and enable me to do what I do. Alexander Wang team mean people I don't care how small or big they are, insects freak me out. Alexander Wang freak bigs care All my closest friends are the ones I made while in college or who knew me growing up. They keep me grounded, and I adore that about them. Alexander Wang growing-up college made 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. Alexander Wang assistants pace school 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. Alexander Wang creativity moving thinking I think sometimes there are negative connotations for those who have a business mind as well as a creative side. Alexander Wang creative mind thinking You know, when you go to high school or, you know, when kids are younger and there's not an understanding of differences. But I built up a very strong, thick skin. Alexander Wang strong kids school Everyone always asks me who my muse is, or who's the girl I have in mind, which is such a hard question for me to answer because I feel like it's a sensibility that varies for each individual. Alexander Wang girl answers mind I like to write and draw everything with sharpies. I even got one with my own name on it! Alexander Wang draws names writing If someone realises the piece they are wearing is inspired by me then it only broadens my audience. Alexander Wang audience inspired pieces My friends always joke that I run on batteries. Alexander Wang batteries jokes running Probably the earliest memories for me would be going to restaurants with my family. Alexander Wang my-family would-be memories I always wanted to create a collection inspired by sports. I never played sports, maybe that's why it intrigues me. Alexander Wang intrigue inspired sports In the beginning I pushed toward perfection, but it takes time to get to certain places. Alexander Wang take-time certain perfection 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. Alexander Wang mom baby kids
