Japan, for me, will always be my inspiration source. Nicola Formichetti inspirationjapansource Change image and share on social
I want young people to be able to buy into what I design. When I was young, I wanted to buy designer brands even if all I could afford was the cheapest wallet, the cheapest pen, the cheapest T-shirt because I wanted to be a part of it. Nicola Formichetti affordbrandbuy share on social
Uniqlo as a company has always developed new fabrics and is always trying to be innovative. The design is simple, so the fabric is important. Nicola Formichetti companydesigndevelop Change image and share on social
I think when you start talking about money, it stops the whole creative process for me. Nicola Formichetti creativemoneyprocess Change image and share on social
Thierry Mugler is about the power of glamour and walking straight into the future. He's been a god for successive generations in the fashion industry. He fused pop and high fashion, told a story in style and combined fantasy with reality. Nicola Formichetti combinefantasyfashion share on social
I was born in Japan, so for me, Uniqlo is a family brand. My granny used to wear Uniqlo. And my Italian dad wore Uniqlo. I wore Uniqlo, of course. Nicola Formichetti bearbranddad Change image and share on social
I like places where you can dance to crazy music, like Bedlam or Eastern Bloc in the East Village. Nicola Formichetti bedlambloccrazy Change image and share on social
When I first moved to London for university, I was already a big fan of Diesel because, in the nineties, Diesel was, like, the brand. The stores were the place to go. It wasn't workwear like Levi's or G-Star. Nicola Formichetti bigbranddiesel share on social
Having plants and flowers in my space makes me feel very calm and Zen. For me, it's important to meditate every morning to be very clear in the head, and nature really helps me do the same thing. Nicola Formichetti calmclearfeel Change image and share on social
I am terrible at making food. I love eating, but I can't make anything. Nicola Formichetti eatfoodlove Change image and share on social