Fern Mallis Quotes

This is where it starts. This is where the buzz goes, happens and emanates -- and is sent out worldwide.

We instituted a new system of runway passes and limited the number of photographers. There was a problem last season; we listened; we paid attention.

In fact, the mayor`s office just called to see when he could come over.

There`s a kind of happy giddiness going on, ... There`s a lot of action, and there`s a very upbeat feel going on.

When you`re on a plane and something sounds funny, if the stewardess looks calm, you relax, ... A lot of people work very hard for what is essentially 20 minutes on the runway, but it`s the right 20 minutes.

I think the celebrities are part of the shift from the supermodel moment, and they are bringing new energy to the industry, ... They are our ambassadors of fashion now, and they use their fame and notoriety and celebrity to bring attention to the industry and to the brands -- whether they are making them, selling them or wearing them.

She`s the perfect icon for our time, ... She takes no prisoners, she does whatever she damn well pleases and she looks fabulous doing it. She`s the only woman I know of who men and women both want to sleep with. Even gay men!

There`s no one major worry.

It starts with our agreement with Bryant Park. They`re very, very important.

Fashion and computers are going to have a very long and healthy life together. We`re just learning what these marriage proposals are and I think there`s all kinds of exciting possibilities.