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I’m always about optimism and exuberance. It’s what I feel about fashion.

Anna Sui

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Anna Sui
Age: 54
Artist
Businessperson
Fashion Designer
Detroit
Michigan
Always
Exuberance
Optimism
Fashion
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I love punk, I love a lot of British Invasion bands, I love garage bands.
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To me, fashion is like a mirror. It's a reflection of the times. And if it doesn't reflect the times, it's not fashion. Because people aren't gonna be wearing it.
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I think I'm a global citizen. My parents came from China, were educated in France and emigrated to the United States. And I think that opened up my mind to be able to live and work anywhere.
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I love the fact that fashion always changes, and I hate the fact that it always changes.
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