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“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.”

Quote by Prabal Gurung

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Prabal Gurung is a renowned fashion designer, born on March 31, 1979. He is known for his unique fashion perspective and exquisite craftsmanship, highly regarded in the fashion industry. more

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“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!”

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“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.”

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“It saddens me to see the reality-television shows that are getting so much fanfare that are a celebration of stupidity and the degradation of women. And those women are consistently wearing too short, too tight dresses. I hope the trend of aging gracefully returns.”

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“Each time I reach a goal or read a great review, I am beyond pleased.”

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