48 Quotes by Kerby Jean-Raymond

I came back from Standing Rock, and one of the things that struck me was their respect for elders. It was something that I felt like I needed to work on in my life.

'Bernie versus Bernie,' for me, is these two extremes of capitalism. It's Bernie Sanders, the ultimate socialist, and Bernie Madoff, the ultimate capitalist.

We're constantly having to go head-to-head with the Bernie Madoffs of the world who just want more and more money.

Systemically, there hasn't been an oppression more overt and long-lasting than economic oppression against black people and minorities in this country.

A lot of us who are creative and have all these great ideas just don't have the money to do it.

I don't think the narrative I was stuck in - the 'black' designer category - was going to go away anytime soon.

My dad was always so strict that I was scared to speak to him. Haitian parents are very, 'This is adults' business; this is kids' business.'

The way I was raised, you get a new pair of sneakers when the old one gets messed up. But when I got to high school, I started dating girls and trying to fit in, and I realized everybody was collecting Jordans. When I would get my paychecks, I wouldn't even take money. I would just trade them for sneakers.

I grew up thinking my father was tacky. There was no color coordination. It was whatever was cool. 'These sweatpants are cool. I'll wear them with these shoes that are cool.' He had less inhibitions. I wasn't respectful of his swag then.