Matthew Williamson Quotes

It's hard not to love everything Prada does.

I wore Armani Prive to Cannes, and that was incredible. The craftsmanship is something I never understood until I wore it: the structure, the integrity of the fabrics, the colours, how things photograph.

With a brand like Gucci, you have to give something that belongs to beautiful Italian culture in terms of craftsmanship and materials.

The ultimate art form of fashion is couture. I completely geek out when it comes to couture. It shows fashion as it used to be. I don't know how many people can actually afford the clothes, but in a way, that's beside the point.

Armani is a fashion house that I think is iconic and beautiful.

When it comes to designer, you can't beat Victoria Beckham. I love her stuff.

I only like luxury fashion. You have to decide where you stand. I like well-made, authentic clothes, well-crafted tailoring. I also like the dream and fantasy of luxury, the exception and rarity of it. I have no interest at all in fast retail. It is ambiguous.

We built our fashion around three fundamental concepts: Sicily, tailoring, and tradition. Our dream is to create a style which is timeless, and to create clothes with such a strong personality that whoever sees them can instantly say without a shadow of a doubt: this is a Dolce & Gabbana.

I buy Dries van Noten shoes. I love his clothes, too.

Salvatore Ferragamo have done some nice handmade suits for me.

Chanel is my ultimate weakness.

I love the opportunity to get properly dressed up. I've worn three Lanvin dresses, and they've all been a dream. They're so well made, with the most beautiful craftsmanship. I don't tend to go with things that are ornate - just beautifully made pieces and some classic jewelry. Let the work speak for itself. I love that.

What made Louis Vuitton famous was the quality. We don't do marketing; we just create products which are exceptional in their design and craftsmanship.

In my personal life, I'm a huge fan of Carolina Herrera. I just think her stuff is timeless and classic.

I like Tom Ford a lot because it's so classic and has great quality. I wear a lot of Rag & Bone.

I really dig Tom Ford. It fits big dudes, but it's the cleanest, most elegant-looking clothing ever.

I'm super into their trench coats. I've been wearing them for a while. Even my mom, she loves them. Definitely working with Burberry is a dope collaboration, just a good opportunity.

I've been wearing Zegna for a while. It started a long, long time ago, my rookie year.

Pucci was always my favorite brand when I was in college. It has a similar DNA as my label, both in the sexy, uplifting point of view and in the use of color and surface pattern.

I'm a big Prada fan. I always think that they seem to fit me well.

Our business is as good as any high-end designer. We do good because we make good things.

I wear a Chanel backpack most of the time, and my Louis Vuitton Keepall duffel is my go-to carry-on.

With tailored clothing, you can really see where the money went. How it's constructed, how it fits your body - this becomes very apparent in tailored clothing.

I'd always just look at Chanel and Kate Spade and think how incredible these brands were.

Our goal is to teach young women who were brought up on H&M and Forever 21 that designer clothes are expensive for a reason. They're works of art.