“I think it's changing is that business is not as good as it was and it has become a real question in the world of fashion. You see, bags and shoes don't take on the seasonal quality that fashion does. A black leather bag can be good in any season, but you can't say the same about fashion, particularly about fabrication.” ThinkingWorldDoeRealBlackQualityFashionSeasonsShoesBe GoodBagsLeatherReal QuestionsFabrication Author:Donna Karan
“You look at the world situation, look at London, Paris, Italy, it is all basically the same as the U.S. Then you look at other places such as India, Bali, with warmer climates, you know the Southern climates, they are very different. I think there is a time and place for everything and in Australia, for example, it is completely the opposite. I don't think we can be designing for that customer per se.” ThinkingKnowsWorldLooksDifferentSituationExampleDesignOppositesIndiaClimateCustomersLondonParisAustraliaSouthernBali Author:Donna Karan
“Many of the customers here are traveling all over the world so they need multiple types of clothes. That's one thing about Urban Zen - it is seasonless and it is timeless. So it's not about the fashion of a moment saying, "I have to have it now." It's something that you become a part of...sort of like a sari.” WorldNeedsMomentsOne ThingFashionTypeClothesCustomersMultipleUrbanTimelessSari Author:Donna Karan
“When I go to Bali, when I come to India and travel and see different cultures. I make sure I'm involved in the world out there, creatively, culturally.” WorldDifferentCultureInvolvedIndiaDifferent CulturesBali Author:Donna Karan
“If you look at the world today, there are as many solutions as there are problems. I think that is a big part of creativity. That's why I started Urban Zen. Because I wanted to dress and address people.” PeopleIfsThinkingWorldLooksProblemBigsTodayWantedCreativitySolutionsDressesAddressesUrbanWorld Today Author:Donna Karan
“I'm very involved in my business and with my family and my friends. I don't play the social world very much, and not to promote my product. I do it for the philanthropic problems because there I feel that I'm making a difference, and that I'm helping. So I do it in a soulful way.” WorldWayFeelsPlayHelpingProblemSocialDifferencesProductsInvolvedMy FriendsMy FamilyMaking A DifferencePhilanthropicSoulful Author:Donna Karan
“I'd rather promote New York than anything else in this world because New York to me means the world.” WorldMeanNew YorkThis World Author:Donna Karan
“If I weren’t doing what I’m doing today... I’d be traveling around the world on the back of a motorcycle.” IfsWorldTodayAround The WorldRacingMotorcycle Author:Donna Karan
“Every woman has the power to seduce the world with her uniqueness, passion and creativity.” WorldPassionCreativityUniquenessSeducing Author:Donna Karan
“I believe in the power of women. As nurturers, we have a unique ability to care and share and make the world a better place. Women Who Inspire are women who are making a difference.” WorldBelieveCareI BelieveDifferencesAbilityShareInspireUniqueI Believe InMaking A DifferenceBetter Place Author:Donna Karan
“I can't tell you how much I appreciate these young [Israeli] designers. There's too much strife in the world. If we become united in our creativity, not only in what we wear, but what we do, we will change the world. It's truly an honor to be around such inspiration.” IfsWorldI CanInspirationYoungUnitedCreativityToo MuchHonorAppreciateIsraelDesignerChanging The WorldStrifeIsraeli Author:Donna Karan
