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… — Azzedine Alaia Copy Share Image
I'm working 24 hours a day. I have had a house in Tunisia for 20 years, and I never have time to… — Azzedine Alaia Copy Share Image
It's important to make women feel confident, because I think they are more important than men. — Azzedine Alaia Copy Share Image
Ballet costumes are easier that opera because they are designed for movement. — Azzedine Alaia Copy Share Image
I'm always telling young designers to take the time to surround themselves with women. — Azzedine Alaia Copy Share Image
When I was growing up, I never heard the word 'racism.' It was only in Paris I encountered that. — Azzedine Alaia Copy Share Image
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… — Azzedine Alaia Copy Share Image
I'm happier about my friends than I am about my work. I still have a long way to go with work. My friends, that's… — Azzedine Alaia Copy Share Image
There is a sensuality about fabric. I think all materials should be inviting when they touch the skin. When I watch children stroking their… — Azzedine Alaia Copy Share Image
If you're sad about what you see in the mirror when you wake up every morning, you must change it. — Azzedine Alaia Copy Share Image
Even if I was in prison, I could be free in my head. I can adapt easily. — Azzedine Alaia Copy Share Image
I think women should be seductive, not triste. There's enough sadness in life now without making women look sad, too. — Azzedine Alaia Copy Share Image
As a child, I was raised with my grandmother, alongside all my cousins, and the kitchen was always full. — Azzedine Alaia Copy Share Image
