It’s so great to see a woman dressed in jeans and a lace-up boot with an extraordinary jacket. It’s a moment where you do want to mix high and low, and it’s not so much about a head-to-toe designer look. Narciso Rodriguez Read Quote
I went to Parsons, and I interned with Ronen when I was at Parsons. We started our own company since then. Narciso Rodriguez Read Quote
I’m a great fan of Bloomingdale’s, and I’m a very loyal alumni of Parsons. I think what they do, what they’ve done, is amazing. They’ve educated some of the best American designers. Narciso Rodriguez Read Quote
When you’re young and have the opportunity, it’s crucial to learn as much as possible about your profession from every possible angle. Narciso Rodriguez Read Quote
I’ve met so many who have opened doors for me and remained in my life both personally and professionally. After a while, networking doesn’t feel like ‘networking.’ It’s both serendipitous and unpredictable, and something that just naturally becomes part of your work life and your personal life. Narciso Rodriguez Read Quote
The moment I moved to New York City to study fashion, I met and became friends with people not only involved in fashion but in all the arts. It’s quite fluid with so many types of artists, designers, and musicians who know each other through collaborations or friends of friends. Narciso Rodriguez Read Quote
I invited a group of students to my studio to expose them to both the creative and business sides of the fashion industry. It was fun because the group was so bright and full of curiosity. They asked really challenging questions about all aspects of the business and absorbed so much information so quickly. Narciso Rodriguez Read Quote
I love boliche, roasted pig, and black beans and rice. When I need a quick fix, I head to Cafe Cortadito on Avenue B and 3rd here in New York City. Narciso Rodriguez Read Quote
When I graduated from Parsons School of Design, the dean at that time said I would never be a designer. Obviously I didn’t listen. Narciso Rodriguez Read Quote
Many of my clients have become close friends, and that informs the clothing I design for them. Julianna Margulies was introduced to me by her publicist many years ago, and we’ve been good friends ever since. Narciso Rodriguez Read Quote
