Joseph Altuzarra quotes

The best and the worst thing about fashion is that anyone can do it. But because fashion can be the most unintellectual thing, you have to turn it into an intellectual exercise just for your own sanity. You have to start with a conceit. (Joseph Altuzarra)

When you start a collection, you have to push yourself to limits that may make you uncomfortable.

Joseph Altuzarra

In architecture and interiors, as well as fashion, there is an interaction that is both functional and aesthetic.

Joseph Altuzarra

My mother has a very chic sense of style, but she also has high expectations for her clothes to be functional and practical.

Joseph Altuzarra

I was not a very popular kid in high school, and I had this idea that the way that I dressed would change how liked I was. It was that kind of Pygmalion story. I think, ultimately that's probably why I became interested in fashion, its transformative power, and how it can change your identity.

Joseph Altuzarra

Ballet teaches you how to hold yourself.

Joseph Altuzarra

I wanted to create clothes for women in their 40s and 50s and 60s who have careers and are sexy and dont want to look like grandmothers.

Joseph Altuzarra

If you take away print and embroidery, you have to challenge yourself a bit more on the cut.

Joseph Altuzarra

I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel. I believe that clothes should make a woman feel beautiful. But sometimes it's the little things like cut and fit and sex appeal that make a large impact.

Joseph Altuzarra

It's important not to take all this fashion stuff too seriously, and I kind of love the idea of cheesiness.

Joseph Altuzarra