Elie Tahari Quotes

Even a kick in the ass is good when you're facing the right direction.

It's not about the outside, it's the inside. But dressing on the outside can help the inside.

If you love what you do, it won't be work.

Love is a key ingredient for creativity.

You can only be connected to others if you are connected to yourself and the truth inside.

It doesn't matter if it's raining and dark. The sun is shining above the clouds.

Creativity to me is the life force that is in us. It’s an animalistic instinct for survival.

Clothing should be quieter than the woman so that her true beauty can shine through.

Every day has its own challenges, and every day those challenges make us stronger.

Whatever energy you put out there, that's the energy you're going to get back.

I worked in a boutique after work, my second job, selling women's clothes. And that was a way of not just making money but meeting women. That was very exciting job. I loved that job.

Follow the truth to life and love what you do... Be passionate about it to the point where you’re willing to do anything for it.

I grew up in different orphanages in Israel, and if they gave me a pair of shoes, a shirt, and pair of pants every year, I was lucky. The rest was handouts, leftover clothes. So I appreciated clothes because I only had one new shirt each year.

New York. Truly, this is the only city that I feel this energy. Everyone is accepted. This is the first place that I felt open and that I can do everything.

Getting up in the morning and loving what you do is a dream come true.

New York accepts everybody. It doesn't matter your sex, color, religion. Everybody works together to create a better life.

I had to succeed. Failure means I would have to be homeless again.

I got involved in fashion by accident. When I got to New York, my intention was to have enough money to eat and to stay and I don't have to leave. I just loved New York - the energy, the culture, the freedom.

Don't bring me problems. Bring me solutions.

I dont walk around feeling like Im successful. I feel like I did well.

If you like something, go for it.

Financially Im comfortable. But life has a lot more in store for me.