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
chinese since wearing
I've been wearing Chinese clothes since I was 14. I can't wear a suit. I'm small, and when I put on a suit, it's not possible.
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.
danger losing sight women
The danger is we're losing sight of what women really want to wear.
except level pets treat
I put myself on the same level as everyone else around me - from the directrice to the workman, everyone. Except my pets - they are the Kings; you must treat them like royalty.
except level pets treat
I put myself on the same level as everyone else around me - from the directrice to the workman, everyone. Except my pets - they are the Kings; you must treat them like royalty.
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.
success
As for success, I don't care for it. It is a fragile thing.
local nights pay school
I used to spend my nights oversewing dresses for a local dressmaker in order to pay for my school equipment.
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.