Alexander Wang
Alexander Wang
people advice firsts
Take people's advice and guidance in the beginning, but always follow your instincts first
brands better-than-you
No one is going to understand your brand better than you.
nike fashion shoes
Any style that Nike makes in all black, shoe, sweatshirt, onesie, doesn't matter, I pretty much need to have.
sailing sitting exotic
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.
different tables kind
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.
hard-work thinking challenges
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.
challenges want next
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.
class taught patterns
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.
mistake inspired kind
I always say that I'm really inspired by mistakes and things that kind of go wrong.
simple perfect fabric
I tend to like the most basic pieces with the perfect fit and fabric, like a simple tank.
moving creativity thinking
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.
memories would-be my-family
Probably the earliest memories for me would be going to restaurants with my family.
team locks likes
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.
writing names draws
I like to write and draw everything with sharpies. I even got one with my own name on it!