Donna Karan
Donna Karan
Donna Karan, also known under the alias "DK", is an American fashion designer and the creator of the Donna Karan New York and DKNY clothing labels...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFashion Designer
Date of Birth2 October 1948
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
When I see a non-yogi [benefit], that's when it really affects my life.
team support collaboration
I always need a support team, even at Donna Karan. I like collaborating. There is something in collaboration that is wonderful.
daughter facts like-me
I couldn't stand the fact that anybody else was dressing like me. It was supposed to be for me and my friends, not my daughter and her friends!
thinking clothes sensual
For me, starting each collection is always about what I really want, what I really need, and I was personally dying for sensual comfort. I think when you think of Donna Karan, you think of sensuality, but it's a different kind of sensuality. A kind of comfort sensuality that is one with your body and the way clothes feel on.
inspiration believe people
I do not believe I can no longer dress people, but it's more about dressing their insides. Everyone is affected by healthcare. Everyone is affected by education. And for me, a personal inspiration is the preservation of culture.
design looks needs
I look in my closet, and if I need it, I design it.
believe together philanthropy
I truly believe that philanthropy and commerce can work together.
inspiration creativity israel
I can't tell you how much I appreciate these young [Israeli] designers. There's too much strife in the world. If we become united in our creativity, not only in what we wear, but what we do, we will change the world. It's truly an honor to be around such inspiration.
philosophy clothes support
I did Urban Zen for myself, to make clothes for me and my friends, a similar philosophy to when I started Donna Karan. Except this time I hope it will stay that way so that I will be able to support young designers and mentor them.
happens breaths
Just take a breath and see what happens.
people addresses needed
I realized I needed to address people, not just dress them.
effort feel-good design
Design and style should work toward making you look good and feel good without a lot of effort so you can get on with the things that matter.
would-be lasts wonderful
I worked with a writer, Kathleen Boyce. It was a wonderful experience...but I didn't expect that the last chapter would be the last chapter of Donna Karan. That was probably the biggest shock.
regret clothes style
My biggest style regret is that I can't fit into the models' clothes.