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'm constantly thinking about design, shapes, patterns and colors, so I just want to be more of a blank canvas. But there is a comfort in knowing what you're going to wear, and that probably comes from Catholic school, where I wore a uniform for 10 years. Prabal Gurung blankcanvascatholic share on social
I was in Nepal and I had watched Oprah Winfrey's show. I had no idea, as a kid in Nepal, who she was, but I remember watching an episode of hers about living your dreams. Prabal Gurung dreamepisodeidea Change image and share on social
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
I came from Bill Blass, where it was a well-oiled machine and if I said I needed a fabric, it was done. Now, I have to budget everything. I have to take on the role not just as a designer but a business. But I'm a glass half-full kind of guy. Prabal Gurung billblassbudget 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
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 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 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'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
