Michael Bastian Quotes

There has been a change in men's attitudes toward their clothes. Men are more aware of fashion; they're not afraid of it.

Men aren't really conscious about what they wear. They are more interested in the fit and comfort and they don't want to wear anything that's too outlandish, so I think it will take me some time to start a menswear line.

As far as magazines, I'll read 'GQ' to see where men's fashion is, but that's really kind of it.

I'm not that crazy about how some of the men dress in Los Angeles.

I think what's wrong with the fashion world, particularly men's fashion, is the lack of creativity behind it.

I love a good fitted suit. England is known for men who can wear good suits.

Guys out there have no sense of how their clothes should fit.

H&M makes it easy for a guy to look great every single day and create a personal style. Their men's collection always gives me a choice of how I want to dress, whether it be sharp in a suit and polo-neck, or more relaxed in jeans and a tweed jacket.

Every dude needs a well tailored suit. I'd say well tailored suit, a leather jacket, and a pair of jeans that really fit are vital in your wardrobe.

Obviously I am not bothered about men's fashion - is anyone, apart from Jonathan Ross?

I see there is a lot of behaviour in men's fashion, which is systematic. It's a lot about all these kind of clothes that can be easily combined with each other, and it's less and less, I think, about making a fashion statement.

New York is so strange. Every time I'm there, I very rarely see someone who's dressed cool.

I, personally, like good clothes. I appreciate a fine tailored suit, and I'm impressed with the expansion of color in men's wardrobes.

I want to show people that tailoring has value, which I don't see anymore in men's fashion.

I love diamond jewellery on men, and pocket scarves, cravats, cufflinks. The trick is to throw it together so it's natural and not contrived. That's real style.

What do you want?" Sophronia was moved to exasperation. "Me? Stockings and breeches to come back in fashion. I do miss seeing a man's calves.

Jumpsuits for men are always so difficult when you get to that one area.

Oh, Jeeves,' I said; 'about that check suit.' Yes, sir?' Is it really a frost?' A trifle too bizarre, sir, in my opinion.' But lots of fellows have asked me who my tailor is.' Doubtless in order to avoid him, sir.' He's supposed to be one of the best men in London.' I am saying nothing against his moral character, sir.

I never really understood why guys wear boxers underneath swim trunks.

I'm a designer with a little 'd' as opposed to a big 'd.' It's a job; I'm more about contributing to a man's wardrobe, offering the things that I look for myself.

I'm a man. I'm not gonna wear dad jeans or whatever you call them.

A red tie is contrary to the dignity of the tie and of male dress in general.

I always say that MTV cribs is what brought straight men into the fashion world. Once they sort of saw sports guys and music guys had, like, a billion sneakers, they realized, 'Oh, you mean I can have more than one?'

I've been to New York many times, and I've always noticed that there aren't that many French tucks around.

One great thing about going to a fashion event in the morning, especially in February in New York, is that the other attendees are dressed less like models themselves. A winter coat, it turns out, is a great equalizer.