“There is one universal truth: All women, all over the world, want to look beautiful. That is always the theme of my designs.” WorldWantLooksBeautifulDesignUniversalThemeUniversal TruthUniversal Themes Author:Prabal Gurung
“There's such a feeling of satisfaction when something you imagined turned into something real.” RealFeelingsSatisfactionSomething Real Author:Prabal Gurung
“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.” WellsKindImportantGrowthLinesDesignerCollaborationRacingStrategicFinish Line Author:Prabal Gurung
“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.” IfsTryingRealDreamMistakeCareersFashionNew YorkDecidedAmerican DreamMy Mistakes Author:Prabal Gurung
“I have a 6-year-old niece who doesn't look like the majority of girls on the covers of magazines. I hope that by the time she's 16, the world will have changed.” WorldYearsLooksGirlChangedMajorityMagazinesNieceMy Niece Author:Prabal Gurung
“I love draping; it's less about proportion than fit and the fabric. It's very specialized and I think when women see the construction, they respond to it immediately.” ThinkingFitProportionConstructionFabric Author:Prabal Gurung
“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.” JobsCitiesFashionNew YorkDepthCollectionsNew York CityFrivolousLevity Author:Prabal Gurung
“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!” ThinkingKnowsLittlesMatterBeautifulDressesAffairLove AffairLittle Love Author:Prabal Gurung
“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.” IdeasShowsDreamKidsRememberNo IdeaYour DreamsEpisodesNepal Author:Prabal Gurung
“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.” WantFeelsPassionDesignerGuts Author:Prabal Gurung