206 Quotes by Kevin Kwan

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    People have always been fascinated by the foibles of the wealthy and privileged.

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    The idea of Asian ascendancy has entered public culture.

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    I live in New York, but I still get the village gossip. My apartment is a crash pad for so many Singaporean cousins and friends.

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    My father went to boarding school in Sydney when he was 14.

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    My father grew up in a life of extreme privilege.

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    I would not call my family 'traditional Chinese.' We were more what I would term the Colonial Chinese.

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    There are old-money Asians that would never be caught dead with a Chanel handbag or sporting anything that has a label it.

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    I think, at least for me, I'm so impressed by Shanghai and how all of China continues to evolve. On a style level, you're seeing this increased sophistication and brand awareness.

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