I love the scent of jasmine, honeysuckle, and orange blossom. They remind me of gardens and visits to the ocean I would make as a boy. Narciso Rodriguez blossomboygarden Change image and share on social
I invited a group of students to my studio to expose them to both the creative and business sides of the fashion industry. It was fun because the group was so bright and full of curiosity. They asked really challenging questions about all aspects of the business and absorbed so much information so quickly. Narciso Rodriguez absorbaskaspect share on social
There's a spirit of Latina women in all of my work, in the love of the body and the strong sense of self. Narciso Rodriguez bodylatinalove Change image and share on social
I went to Parsons, and I interned with Ronen when I was at Parsons. We started our own company since then. Narciso Rodriguez companyinternparson Change image and share on social
When I graduated from Parsons School of Design, the dean at that time said I would never be a designer. Obviously I didn't listen. Narciso Rodriguez deandesigndesigner Change image and share on social
The moment I moved to New York City to study fashion, I met and became friends with people not only involved in fashion but in all the arts. It's quite fluid with so many types of artists, designers, and musicians who know each other through collaborations or friends of friends. Narciso Rodriguez artartistcity share on social
It's so great to see a woman dressed in jeans and a lace-up boot with an extraordinary jacket. It's a moment where you do want to mix high and low, and it's not so much about a head-to-toe designer look. Narciso Rodriguez bootdesignerdress share on social
I got to train with some of the best and have critics like Oscar de la Renta and Calvin Klein. As a student under Calvin Klein, my project was to make a coat, and then years later, I was hired at Calvin, by Calvin, to design coats for him. It came full circle! Narciso Rodriguez calvincirclecoat share on social
Many of my clients have become close friends, and that informs the clothing I design for them. Julianna Margulies was introduced to me by her publicist many years ago, and we've been good friends ever since. Narciso Rodriguez agoclientclose share on social
When I was about 13, I met the coolest, chicest young woman I had ever seen. She was a neighbor of mine who became a fashion designer and had a small design studio. She taught me so many things about style and fashion. I had always loved making things, so when she told me about her career in fashion, I knew I had found my path. Narciso Rodriguez careerchicestcool share on social