When you put on clothes that are fighting against something, you can feel your courage grow. Clothing can set you free. Rei Kawakubo Read Quote
The more people that are afraid when they see new creation, the happier I am. Rei Kawakubo Read Quote
If I do something I think is new, it will be misunderstood, but if people like it, I will be disappointed because I haven’t pushed them enough. The more people hate it, maybe the newer it is. Because the fundamental human problem is that people are afraid of change. Rei Kawakubo Read Quote
The Dover Street Markets bring brands of all disciplines together to sell their products in an open atmosphere that, most importantly, incites creativity. They are, along with the ‘Comme des Garcons’ stores, usually located in areas off the beaten track. Rei Kawakubo Read Quote
Creation takes things forward. Without anything new there is no progress. Creation equals new. Rei Kawakubo Read Quote
The most successful achievers in sports are people that are really driven and have that spirit of hunger. Rei Kawakubo Read Quote
The monsters I thought about are those that don’t fit in – those who think differently from the majority, the people of exception, outsiders. I wish that society would place more importance and value on these kinds of monsters. Rei Kawakubo Read Quote