“Don't worry about what's cool and what's not cool. Authenticity is what's cool.”Zac Posen
American - Fashion Designer|October 24, 1980

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Zac Posen Quotes
Read 33 Zac Posen quotes on fashion, authenticity, beauty, craft, food and leadership from the American fashion designer known for red-carpet gowns.
“Authenticity from a person and product is absolutely essential.”Zac Posen
“I don't believe in one ideal beauty.”Zac Posen
“There's nothing wrong with being pretty.”Zac Posen
“The way I cut my clothing... it is about empowerment and loving the curves of the body.”Zac Posen
“Fashion is killing women's body image of themselves.”Zac Posen
“As a designer, I'm not interested in trend.”Zac Posen
“I try to push design boundaries using new draping and fabric manipulation techniques every time I approach a new design.”Zac Posen
“The practice of patience in crafting and process is a virtue that needs to come back.”Zac Posen
“There's a reason good fabrics have a cost. They're done with good quality to last.”Zac Posen
“So many people are following fashion now. It's become fashion-tainment.”Zac Posen
“People who devote themselves to a life of style are admirable.”Zac Posen
“I love creative people.”Zac Posen
“I try to be the best that I can be and the best to the people that work for me.”Zac Posen
“As one grows their company and brand, you have to learn to be a leader, and there's no formula.”Zac Posen
“I have to bring my A-Game 24/7, between creating, draping, and overseeing a myriad of different brands.”Zac Posen
“I want to be a major force.”Zac Posen
“One of my goals and dreams is to work in film in the future.”Zac Posen
“I was not a young fashion victim. I really had an idea of what I liked in fashion and how I dressed.”Zac Posen
“Listen, I'm not a rich kid. I'm a cultured kid; I'm very rich in culture.”Zac Posen
“I feel very fortunate that I make everything I wear head to toe every day.”Zac Posen
“I'm quite a tuxedo junkie, I collect them all year round.”Zac Posen
“I don't wear flip-flops, so my casual shoe is a Brooks Brothers tuxedo slipper!”Zac Posen
“I am totally unattached to material items.”Zac Posen
“I am a compulsive and concise shopper.”Zac Posen
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About Zac Posen
American - Fashion Designer | Born October 24, 1980
Zac Posen (born October 24, 1980) is an American fashion designer from New York City. He studied at the Parsons School of Design and Central Saint Martins in London, and launched his own label in New York while still in his early twenties, quickly becoming known for dramatic, beautifully structured evening gowns.
His designs have been worn on red carpets by many leading actresses, and he became a familiar face to TV audiences as a judge on *Project Runway*. He has also designed uniforms and costumes, published the cookbook *Cooking with Zac*, and later took on senior creative roles at Gap Inc., including leading design at Old Navy. Known for celebrating craftsmanship and the natural curves of the body, here are 33 Zac Posen quotes.
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Quick answers about Zac Posen and these famous quotes.
Who is Zac Posen?
Zac Posen is an American fashion designer from New York City, best known for elegant, sculptural evening gowns worn on red carpets around the world.
Where did Zac Posen study fashion?
He studied at the Parsons School of Design in New York and at Central Saint Martins in London before launching his own fashion label.
Was Zac Posen on Project Runway?
Yes. Posen was a judge on the reality competition series *Project Runway* for several seasons in the 2010s, which made him familiar to a wide TV audience.
Did Zac Posen write a cookbook?
Yes. He published *Cooking with Zac* in 2017, sharing recipes inspired by his family and his love of food and entertaining.
What happened to Zac Posen's fashion label?
His company, House of Z, closed in 2019. He later took on major creative roles at Gap Inc., including leading design at Old Navy.
What is Zac Posen's design style?
Posen is known for structured, dramatic gowns with careful draping and tailoring that celebrate the curves of the body, often inspired by old Hollywood glamour.