There is an excitement about having nightmares.
“There is an excitement about having nightmares.” Betsey Johnson
If a girl comes to me first for a prom or a bar mitzvah and she likes the way she looks and her boyfriend likes the way she looks, she’ll come back.
“If a girl comes to me first for a prom or a bar mitzvah and she likes the way she looks and her boyfriend likes … Read More
I was a cheerleader for nine years.
“I was a cheerleader for nine years.” Betsey Johnson
If it hadn’t been for the rise of the working woman’s wardrobe, I never would have found the time to sneak a kid in.
“If it hadn’t been for the rise of the working woman’s wardrobe, I never would have found the time to sneak a kid in.” … Read More
I was always dancing and acrobatics was my specialty.
“I was always dancing and acrobatics was my specialty.” Betsey Johnson
It’s just been so heartwarming to see my clothes on people in wheelchairs and people needing physical support.
“It’s just been so heartwarming to see my clothes on people in wheelchairs and people needing physical support.” Betsey Johnson
At any appearance, I make sure that before the person takes a pic and runs away, that I make contact. All I can do is give that little bit of me, the kickback is miraculous.
“At any appearance, I make sure that before the person takes a pic and runs away, that I make contact. All I can do is … Read More
I couldn’t live if I wasn’t a designer.
“I couldn’t live if I wasn’t a designer.” Betsey Johnson
I hate to say it, but the truth is that the upscale line is where I get respect as a designer. The higher the price range, the higher the respect level from the industry, even though it’s much easier to make a great $500 dress than a great $100 dress.
“I hate to say it, but the truth is that the upscale line is where I get respect as a designer. The higher the price … Read More
I don’t like to have time on my wall; it’s too-in-your-face.
“I don’t like to have time on my wall; it’s too-in-your-face.” Betsey Johnson
With over 3 million women battling breast cancer today, everywhere you turn there is a mother, daughter, sister, or friend who has been affected by breast cancer.
“With over 3 million women battling breast cancer today, everywhere you turn there is a mother, daughter, sister, or friend who has been affected by … Read More
Hard times always lead to something great.
“Hard times always lead to something great.” Betsey Johnson
Making clothes involves what I like…color, pattern, shape and movement…I like the everyday process…the people, the pressure, the surprise of seeing the work come alive walking and dancing around on strangers. Like red lipstick on the mouth, my products wake up and brighten and bring the wearer to life…drawing attention to her beauty and specialness…her moods and movements…her dreams and fantasies.
“Making clothes involves what I like…color, pattern, shape and movement…I like the everyday process…the people, the pressure, the surprise of seeing the work come alive … Read More
I never wanted to join fashion industry or being another Donna or another Dianne. I made clothes that I wanted to wear. I would cut, I would sew and I would wear, and it made me to feel better.
“I never wanted to join fashion industry or being another Donna or another Dianne. I made clothes that I wanted to wear. I would cut, … Read More
I’m usually the sparkle in a closet full of conservative clothes. Either that or my customer has a closet full of my clothes and a few conservative suits from Calvin Klein. I think you’ve got to give a girl what’s missing from her closet. If something jazzy, tacky or sexy is what’s missing, I provide it.
“I’m usually the sparkle in a closet full of conservative clothes. Either that or my customer has a closet full of my clothes and a … Read More
In the 60′s there was a look. In the 70′s there was a look, and in the 80′s. Now, it’s a free-for-all.
“In the 60′s there was a look. In the 70′s there was a look, and in the 80′s. Now, it’s a free-for-all.” Betsey Johnson
When you’re designing clothing, you really only have one point of focus, and that’s the body. But home is fabrics and furniture and floors and natural light. If fashion is a planet, home is more like a universe.
“When you’re designing clothing, you really only have one point of focus, and that’s the body. But home is fabrics and furniture and floors and … Read More
Girls don’t dress for boys.
“Girls don’t dress for boys.” Betsey Johnson
I never keep anything beautiful in the closet.
“I never keep anything beautiful in the closet.” Betsey Johnson
[In the 1960s]…you could take LSD but you couldn’t wear a pantsuit.
“[In the 1960s]…you could take LSD but you couldn’t wear a pantsuit.” Betsey Johnson