For me, style is about quality, integrity and timelessness. It is free of trends but always feels fresh and new.
Ralph LaurenRead
People ask how can a Jewish kid from the Bronx do preppy clothes? Does it have to do with class and money? It has to do with dreams.
Interpretation
Dreams and aspirations can transcend social and economic backgrounds.
In this quote, Ralph Lauren emphasizes that it is not one's social class or wealth that determines success, but rather the power of dreams and the determination to pursue them. He reflects on his background, showing that despite coming from a humble upbringing, it was his dreams that guided him to create a successful fashion brand, reinforcing the idea that with passion and vision, anyone can achieve their goals regardless of their starting point in life.
In practice
In a motivational speech about pursuing dreams despite adversity.
For me, style is about quality, integrity and timelessness. It is free of trends but always feels fresh and new.
It's the kind of clothes that mothers and daughters can wear, in terms of concept... It's not about age. It's about taste, and it's about lifestyle. I believe women of all ages can wear anything.
Fashion is transient, trends come and go. I believe in style, not fashion.
We all get report cards in many different ways, but the real excitement of what you're doing is in the doing of it. It's not what you're gonna get in the end - it's not the final curtain - it's really in the doing it, and loving what you're doing.
My philosophy has always been that I can sell chinos and T-shirts and $5,000 gowns - they just have to be the best of what they are.
We all have to fight to maintain our unique style and taste in a world that would have us conform.
In order to get as much fame as one's father one has to much more able than he.
I'm lucky to be part of a team who help to make me look good, and they deserve as much of the credit for my success as I do for the hard work we have all put in on the training ground.
I think when you've had success, publishers and reviewers and readers are willing to let you try something new if you've already proven yourself. They're excited about what you're doing, you have people interested in it, and actually waiting for it. It's empowering.
Wishing will not bring riches. But desiring riches with a state of mind that becomes an obsession, then planning definite ways and means to acquire riches, and backing those plans with persistence which does not recognize failure, will bring riches.
You can wish to have an Oscar someday or some other award, but Life Achievement? You don't see yourself that way.
Most people think they want more money than they really do, and they settle for a lot less than they could get
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