I decided if it was going to be a mistake to come to New York and try and make a career in fashion, then it was going to be my mistake... But the American dream is real. I'm living it. Prabal Gurung americancareerdecide Change image and share on social
My goal is: I'm not trying to be snobby, but my clothes are not for everyone, not for every Hollywood celebrity. There is a designer for everyone, and a celebrity for every designer. Prabal Gurung celebrityclothedesigner Change image and share on social
I tweet myself and do all the Facebook updates. It started off with me wondering whether I was showing off and I was very careful about what I wrote. Prabal Gurung carefulfacebookshow Change image and share on social
There is undoubtedly a lot of pressure that comes with recognition, which can be a good thing and bad thing all at the same time. But if you stay focused and don't lose sight of what you're doing and who you are, you can rise above it. Prabal Gurung badfocusgood share on social
I am not the kind of designer who is racing to the finish line, so while collaborations are important for our growth, each and every one has to be strategic and well-timed with what we have going on internally. Prabal Gurung collaborationdesignerfinish share on social
I think I'm just really in love with women, and I love to see them looking incredibly, truly beautiful. I think every time a woman wears one of my dresses, you know, in a matter of speaking, I'm having a little love affair with her! Prabal Gurung affairbeautifuldress share on social
I make 98% of my collection in New York City and am generating jobs, so fashion isn't just frivolous for me. I understand levity about it. I also understand the depth of it. Prabal Gurung citycollectiondepth Change image and share on social
I would tell any aspiring designer to take the time to experience everything they can to really get a feel for what direction they want to go in. And most importantly, let your passion and your gut lead you. Prabal Gurung aspiredesignerdirection share on social
I have a 6-year-old niece who doesn't look like the majority of girls on the covers of magazines. I hope that by the time she's 16, the world will have changed. Prabal Gurung changecovergirl Change image and share on social
I'm fascinated by furniture design and interiors, and I want to try designing all that stuff. Prabal Gurung designfascinatefurniture Change image and share on social