When I was young, about 18 or 19, I read all the Dostoyevsky novels, which made me want to go to St. Petersburg. So I went, and I was so inspired. Tadashi Shoji dostoyevskyinspiremake Change image and share on social
I am not really brand-conscious; I pick out clothes that appeal to me regardless of the label, but I consider my style very American. Tadashi Shoji americanappealbrand Change image and share on social
So many designers only sketch and leave pattern-making to others. Pattern-making is important so you know the structure. Then if someone tells me, 'I can't make a pattern from that sketch,' I can tell them, 'I will make it' and then they are quiet. If I can't make it, I don't design it. Tadashi Shoji designdesignerimportant share on social
My brother told me he was very proud of me, of the business I have built, and that gives me joy. Tadashi Shoji brotherbuildbusiness Change image and share on social
I design to make women feel confident and beautiful. Tadashi Shoji beautifulconfidentdesign Change image and share on social
I do not discriminate about size. I design dresses to accentuate a woman's positives, whether you are a size 0 or a size 3X. Tadashi Shoji accentuatedesigndiscriminate Change image and share on social