Azzedine Alaia
Azzedine Alaia
Azzedine Alaïais a Tunisian-born couturier and shoe designer, particularly successful since the 1980s...
NationalityTunisian
ProfessionDesigner
Date of Birth26 February 1940
CountryTunisia
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Karl Lagerfeld never touched a pair of scissors in his life.
Even if I was in prison, I could be free in my head. I can adapt easily.
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I learned French in Tunis, along with Arabic. I also learned French history. I knew the entire history of the kings of France. And I was fascinated by Versailles.
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You know Sarkozy offered me the Legion d'honneur medal? I refused. People said I refused because I don't like Sarkozy, but that's ridiculous. I refused because I don't like decorations - except on women.
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There are certain people I am allergic to. I even intervene when I don't like a customer; I rush in and check all the names. If I don't like them, I don't take them.
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I want to create a foundation, like a maison, in my home in the Marais. I am going to leave everything there. I am only passing through. I'm not a proprietor of anything, even if I have homes and things.
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Beyonce is a beautiful, elegant woman who is also a wonderful dancer. And her voice is sublime. Just like her husband, Jay-Z, Beyonce has real talent. They are both the kind of truly great artist who will be remembered by history. Their child will be lucky to have such talented parents.
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You have to take things with a lot of laughter. I laugh with everyone; this way, I will be able to die happy.
hard people
In modelling, it's very hard to keep in touch with the people you knew when you started.
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I would rather die than see my face in a car advertisement.
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I work for women. I only think for them. If I didn't like women, I wouldn't do this job.
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I used to spend my nights oversewing dresses for a local dressmaker in order to pay for my school equipment.
success
As for success, I don't care for it. It is a fragile thing.
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Anna Wintour doesn't deal with pictures; she is just doing PR and business, and she scares everybody.