‘Quotations’ Category
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Yukio Akamine’s words
0January 13, 2017 by Ville Raivio
“With beautiful things [like clothes], it is all about learning to wait, being patient. People today, they don’t want to …
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Why do the Japanese spend so much on clothing?
0February 19, 2016 by Ville Raivio
“For example, why have the Japanese been so interested in fashion — arguably far beyond other cultural fields? As Japanese …
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Queen Victoria’s style advice to his son, The Prince of Wales
0December 11, 2015 by Ville Raivio
“Dress is a trifling matter which might not be raised to too much importance in our own eyes. But it …
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Hardy Amies on balance in clothing
0August 10, 2015 by Ville Raivio
“Balance is the ultimate test of a finished coat. It is really the hang, the look, and the feel of …
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The best of slim trousers
0August 3, 2015 by Ville Raivio
“The most slimming trouser is not the tightest, but the one that is trimmest without pulling. The lines must be …
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