Max Azria's Quotes

Any company of my size cannot live without thinking it's possible to go public one day.

Fashion is my passion, and I respect the creativity that you find in its different levels.

I'm very visionary, very big picture.

The American woman is more stylish than any other in the world. She understands the power of good style and has the confidence to feel comfortable.

The world map looks smaller than ever before.

I think I have the best house in the world. I thank God to have it. I thank God that I finished it. And I hope that I will live enough to take profit of it.

When I entered the market, I was rejected because the elite say that you have to sell things at a certain price point. My position was that the consumer is smarter than that. Who cares if it's $200, not $2,000?

I always have music playing in my studio when I design. It really gets me in the mood and allows me to focus.

I have 'Happy Birthday' in multiple languages on my iPod - I like to play it at company birthday parties.

I have been surfing since I was six years old.

I started out making personal pieces, and realized that I actually like designing. I am self-taught, so I had a lot to learn technically.

It's just my aesthetic: to want to feel a bit undone, effortless but not without style.

Kate Moss has great style.

I very rarely wear suits, and only make one or two per season, so it's about wanting exceptional clothes that don't feel stiff. Fabric and garment washing are a big part of my design process for that reason. Everything needs to feel lived-in and comfortable.