More than trends, consumers need functionality. Everything needs an element of fashion, but that's more like a spice. — Tadashi Yanai Copy Share Image
I think like a Silicon Valley entrepreneur. Failure is a great teacher. At the same time, you must remember, success will never last... Whether it's tech or fashion, it must be for the customer. — Tadashi Yanai Copy Share Image
As a businessperson, I dont have the power to change the government. That is in the hands of the political leaders. However, as a… — Tadashi Yanai Copy Share Image
People say that globalisation has negative aspects, but I don't believe globalisation is bad. It's criticised from a western perspective, but if you put… — Tadashi Yanai Copy Share Image
At Uniqlo, we're thinking ahead. We're thinking about how to create new, innovative products... and sell that to everyone. — Tadashi Yanai Copy Share Image
America, for me, is the country where, if you have something great to offer, you'll be valued highly. — Tadashi Yanai Copy Share Image
I tell people that we must have the courage to share what we feel, but no one follows me. — Tadashi Yanai Copy Share Image
Our underwear used to just be cotton, but we wanted to see if we could create something out of synthetics. — Tadashi Yanai Copy Share Image
Too often, we have tended to fall into a trap of creating plain hamburgers. — Tadashi Yanai Copy Share Image
In general, the apparel industry isn't about continual process improvement or making the perfect piece of denim; it's about chasing trends. — Tadashi Yanai Copy Share Image
The Asian brand, which I admire for having become a global success, is Samsung. In comparison, we're just starting, but I believe that we… — Tadashi Yanai Copy Share Image
We are a country of artisans and a country of manufacturing. I think Japanese textile technology is the best in the world. — Tadashi Yanai Copy Share Image
