Who can really say who invents something first in fashion? Azzedine Alaia More Quotes by Azzedine Alaia More Quotes From Azzedine Alaia As a child, I was raised with my grandmother, alongside all my cousins, and the kitchen was always full. Azzedine Alaia cousingrandmotherchildren Karl Lagerfeld never touched a pair of scissors in his life. Azzedine Alaia hisnevertouchedlife I work for women. I only think for them. If I didn't like women, I wouldn't do this job. Azzedine Alaia jobthinkwomenwork My father could be very strict, but very fair. His father was the same. We all respected my grandfather; he was the head of the clan. Every morning, we all had to say good morning and kiss his hand. But not me. I jumped on his lap and bit him. Azzedine Alaia goodmemorningfather I would rather die than see my face in a car advertisement. Azzedine Alaia facedieseecar Anna Wintour doesn't deal with pictures; she is just doing PR and business, and she scares everybody. Azzedine Alaia picturesshedoingbusiness 'Vogue' remains while its fashion editors come and go. Azzedine Alaia come-and-gocomegofashion The danger is we're losing sight of what women really want to wear. Azzedine Alaia wearwomenlosingwant I am very curious. Every day, I say: 'What am I going to learn today, and whom am I going to meet?' Azzedine Alaia every-dayi-amdaytoday 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. Azzedine Alaia womanparentsbeautifulhistory When I was growing up, I never heard the word 'racism.' It was only in Paris I encountered that. Azzedine Alaia neverparisgrowing-upracism I take it to heart that, for example, there aren't enough funds for AIDS research, but people pay 20 times the value of an item of clothing. Azzedine Alaia valueresearchheartpeople I never followed fashion. It's women who have dictated my conduct. Azzedine Alaia neverwhowomenfashion If I don't have a model in front of me, I don't have an idea. Azzedine Alaia frontideamodelme I have total confidence in Beaute Prestige International to accompany me in creating a perfume that interprets my work and my world. Azzedine Alaia meconfidenceworkworld I used to spend my nights oversewing dresses for a local dressmaker in order to pay for my school equipment. Azzedine Alaia useddressespayschool I love American girls. They're audacious. They put more outrageous things on their bodies than anybody. Azzedine Alaia americanmorethingslove I prefer to stay poor. Azzedine Alaia preferstaypoor I want to speak directly with a star, not her stylist. Azzedine Alaia herstarspeakwant
