Alexander Wang – 9 Quotes

9 Quotes by Alexander Wang

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

When I decided to launch my first knitwear line, it was because I saw a void in the basics category. The editors were always looking for cool, fashion-forward tees and sweaters. So that’s where I started.

– Alexander Wang

The industry’s changed so much that you can’t just design something, put on a great show, and say, ‘Okay, my job is done.’

– Alexander Wang

I was in fashion school, my brother has a law background, and my sister-in-law had worked in production, but none of us had a proper fashion business education.

– Alexander Wang

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

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

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

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

I feel so thankful that I’m able to be a part of something that I love to wake up and run to work every day.

– Alexander Wang