Quotes from Prabal Gurung

To me, beauty is inclusion - every size, every color - that's the world I live in.

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.

The sources of inspiration from my travels have been unending.

People on the outside and even some people in the fashion industry think that fashion people are maybe not the smartest. It's a constant battle.

My goal is: I'm not trying to be snobby, but my clothes are not for everyone, not for every Hollywood celebrity. There is a designer for everyone, and a celebrity for every designer.

I love a red lip - it's such a powerful statement. It exudes confidence and makes for a bold look.

I've always been interested in a femininity with a bite. I always think a little bit of a kick is great.

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.

There is undoubtedly a lot of pressure that comes with recognition, which can be a good thing and bad thing all at the same time. But if you stay focused and don't lose sight of what you're doing and who you are, you can rise above it.

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.

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.

There is one universal truth: All women, all over the world, want to look beautiful. That is always the theme of my designs.

I want to make clothes that make women feel beautiful.

Change doesn't come from staying in your safe space.

I'm not a believer of luck. I think opportunity and hard work becomes luck.

Nothing scares a straight man more than a woman in her full glory.

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.

A beautiful woman is a beautiful woman, but a beautiful woman with a brain is an absolutely lethal combination.

I came here because I wanted to live the American dream that I had heard of. And I'm a perfect example. I came to New York; I knew no one. I've made a career, a life, so I still believe in that.

I'm fascinated by furniture design and interiors, and I want to try designing all that stuff.

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.

As someone who started a company with an idea of creating a luxury brand with a soul, I needed to learn more about how I effect change.

I mean, I can cook, but I'd get very nervous having my food being judged by dinner guests.