55 Quotes by Francisco Costa

I came to New York in 1986. My father didn’t think it was a good idea. I didn’t know how I found it, but I went to Hunter College. I had no money and I couldn’t speak English.

All the Tauruses I know have this connection to the earth and the environment. We are very curious people, very loyal, very aware of and respectful of our surroundings. Also, we’re stubborn, but that’s our way. We understand what we want, which is not bad.

If you have beautiful knees, show your knees. I’m not a puritan. I love skin.

I don’t listen to music when designing. We create in silence. I go through a torturous process because everything has to be precise and right.

I wanted to be involved with fashion, though I didn’t know what being a designer meant.

Brazil is not what you see but what you feel. Once you spend time here – a week, two weeks – you get in the vibe. It’s really intoxicating.

I came to New York when I was 21, 22. I couldn’t speak English. I knew I wanted to go to fashion school.

I drape a lot. I cut. I have to touch. For me, it’s almost impossible to start without that.

I hope the average woman feels she needs practicality but with a little bit of fantasy. Otherwise, it’s just not fashion.