If I had to define my philosophy, it would be about exploration, a journey, a story-telling. — Hussein Chalayan About Copy Share Image
I can be working on a collection and a film at the same time. It can take a lot out of me,… — Hussein Chalayan Brief Copy Share Image
Istanbul is one of the most incredible cities in the world, and a must - see as much as London, Paris, or… — Hussein Chalayan Culture Copy Share Image
London gives birth to amazing talent but is rubbish at helping maintain it. — Hussein Chalayan Amazing Copy Share Image
I wish we could edit our lives, be more selective with whom we spend time and what we spend our money on.… — Hussein Chalayan Appreciate Copy Share Image
I think of fashion as an art form as well as an industrial product - and something that has to be sold… — Hussein Chalayan Art Copy Share Image
It's not always important to do a "show," but a live element always works better for me, unless I am making a… — Hussein Chalayan Film Copy Share Image
I was drawn to biology and history and, of course, art. And I loved languages. The biggest problem I had is that… — Hussein Chalayan About Copy Share Image
I wanted to be a pilot, but I was always drawing bodies. When I realised I wanted to pursue something creative, my… — Hussein Chalayan Always Copy Share Image
My interest in fashion came from my interest in the body as a central cultural figure, not from admiring other designers -… — Hussein Chalayan Admiring Copy Share Image
I came to London when I was a year and a half for four years. Since then I have been back and… — Hussein Chalayan Acceptance Copy Share Image
I think the experience of feeling isolated, of not fitting in, creates the urge to explore. — Hussein Chalayan Feelings Copy Share Image
London scene consists of mostly foreigners. We see ourselves as British in many ways, but not English. — Hussein Chalayan Scene Copy Share Image
Being a part of exhibitions is not a burden; it's another way for an independent label such as mine to reach a… — Hussein Chalayan Another Copy Share Image
I have an interest in architecture, although more theoretically than anything else. I think architecture tries to understand what the body wants… — Hussein Chalayan Architecture Copy Share Image
I was lucky I went to school in London because the tutors could see what to do. I knew I wanted to… — Hussein Chalayan Always Copy Share Image
Technology is the only means through which you touch on new things. — Hussein Chalayan Mean Copy Share Image
My furniture is banal and my house is pretty empty. The hardest thing to find is a sofa that is comfortable and… — Hussein Chalayan Empty Copy Share Image
