Azzedine Alaia
Azzedine Alaia
Azzedine Alaïais a Tunisian-born couturier and shoe designer, particularly successful since the 1980s...
NationalityTunisian
ProfessionDesigner
Date of Birth26 February 1940
CountryTunisia
garments materials private shape using
I had used the stretch materials for years to shape the inside of garments I made for private clients. Then I just started using them on their own.
directly
I want to speak directly with a star, not her stylist.
remains
'Vogue' remains while its fashion editors come and go.
dictated followed women
I never followed fashion. It's women who have dictated my conduct.
human
A human being is not a machine. Especially when it comes to creating.
heard word
When I was growing up, I never heard the word 'racism.' It was only in Paris I encountered that.
anna business deal
Anna Wintour doesn't deal with pictures; she is just doing PR and business, and she scares everybody.
women work
I work for women. I only think for them. If I didn't like women, I wouldn't do this job.
car die face rather
I would rather die than see my face in a car advertisement.
hard people
In modelling, it's very hard to keep in touch with the people you knew when you started.
artist beyonce both child elegant great history lucky remembered talented truly voice woman wonderful
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.
home homes leave passing
I want to create a foundation, like a maison, in my home in the Marais. I am going to leave everything there. I am only passing through. I'm not a proprietor of anything, even if I have homes and things.
allergic certain check intervene people
There are certain people I am allergic to. I even intervene when I don't like a customer; I rush in and check all the names. If I don't like them, I don't take them.
except offered people refused women
You know Sarkozy offered me the Legion d'honneur medal? I refused. People said I refused because I don't like Sarkozy, but that's ridiculous. I refused because I don't like decorations - except on women.