When it comes to shoes, you don't really need more than a few pairs of wing tips or oxfords. They're classics. And I wear only black shoes in the city. Brown ones are for the country. Thom Browne blackbrowncity Change image and share on social
I want to put concepts in front of people that make them laugh or smile or even hate what I do. I'm not interested in just putting clothes in stores. Thom Browne clotheconceptfront Change image and share on social
I do love the provocative side of my collection, but I also like the classics - the simpler skirts and the sweater sets and the shirtdresses. And I always love to see girls in jackets and trousers. Thom Browne classiccollectiongirl Change image and share on social
I've always been drawn to the American style in the late '50s and '60s. Thom Browne 50s60samerican Change image and share on social
I'm not Amish, but I grew up in that same area of Pennsylvania and became very attracted to the inherent strictness and uniformity of that community. Thom Browne amishareaattract Change image and share on social
Seersucker and khaki suits are the key to looking put-together in the summer. I also wear shorts year-round. And I would never say never, but I don't wear sandals. With shorts, it's wing tips and tennis socks. Thom Browne keykhakiput share on social
It's sad that the cell phone is replacing the watch as a time-telling device. I wear a vintage watch that's really skinny. Thom Browne celldevicephone Change image and share on social
Designing is so easy - it's the business that is hard. That's why you really have to respect Ralph Lauren - look at what he's done. Anybody who can sustain themselves should be applauded. Thom Browne applaudbusinessdesign Change image and share on social
Some people think that my shows are just for shock value, but the provocation makes those classic pieces look different every six months. You don't need to see the same gray suit every season. But surrounding it with 40 really interesting ideas makes it feel new. Thom Browne classicfeelgray share on social
My uniform: grey suit, white shirt, grey tie and tie bar, grey cardigan and black wingtips. Thom Browne barblackcardigan Change image and share on social