Thom Browne Quotes

I love the idea of things being strict and things being uniform. That's the reason why I surround each collection with humor or irony. I want to make sure that it's not too serious and that there is some element that throws it off because otherwise that would make it really boring. There's always a story that's somewhat fantastical.

~ Thom Browne

I was asked to design the tuxedo for Mr. Peanut. They're rebranding him. That was probably the most interesting request. I didn't spend a long time considering it.

~ Thom Browne

It is so important to be really true to yourself in design, and I am.

~ Thom Browne

It's sad that the cell phone is replacing the watch as a time-telling device. I wear a vintage watch that's really skinny.

~ Thom Browne

I want to put concepts in front of people that make them laugh or smile or even hate what I do. I'm not interested in just putting clothes in stores.

~ Thom Browne

My dad was an attorney. The last thing he ever thought about was clothes, and yet somehow he always looked good.

~ Thom Browne