Prabal Gurung Quotes
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Fashion has always had the ability to affect lives, to touch people. But for the longest period of time, we've said, 'Oh, we're just pages of a magazine; that's what we all look at.' It's more than that.
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I've always been interested in a femininity with a bite. I always think a little bit of a kick is great.
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I'm fascinated by furniture design and interiors, and I want to try designing all that stuff.
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I was definitely considered different growing up. I learned that being me was all right because my family celebrated those differences.
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The punk era, at its best, celebrated questioning the norm and the promotion of originality. Both concepts have always resonated with me.
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I came here because I wanted to live the American dream that I had heard of. And I'm a perfect example. I came to New York; I knew no one. I've made a career, a life, so I still believe in that.
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I really feel blessed that I'm able to do what I love and make a living at it and have people come and see it. I mean, what an incredibly blessed life!
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I'm not a believer of luck. I think opportunity and hard work becomes luck.
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I would tell any aspiring designer to take the time to experience everything they can to really get a feel for what direction they want to go in. And most importantly, let your passion and your gut lead you.
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I was in Nepal and I had watched Oprah Winfrey's show. I had no idea, as a kid in Nepal, who she was, but I remember watching an episode of hers about living your dreams.
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I make 98% of my collection in New York City and am generating jobs, so fashion isn't just frivolous for me. I understand levity about it. I also understand the depth of it.
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As someone who started a company with an idea of creating a luxury brand with a soul, I needed to learn more about how I effect change.
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A lot of people have an opinion. If you listen to them too much, your work will get influenced, and you make no one happy.
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There is one universal truth: All women, all over the world, want to look beautiful. That is always the theme of my designs.
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The sources of inspiration from my travels have been unending.
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I mean, I can cook, but I'd get very nervous having my food being judged by dinner guests.
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I went home and went to Mustang, in the mountains between Nepal and China, and was so inspired by the landscape and the rich culture and heritage. I loved the textures, the draping, the palette. Everything was so beautiful. This little kingdom wasn't open to the world until 1991.
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Change doesn't come from staying in your safe space.
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I just really enjoy life.
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I know what it's like to turn the page of a magazine and not see anyone like you. It takes a lot, a lot, a lot of talking to yourself to confirm your self-worth.