"Joseph Abboud" is an American people/American menswear fashion designer and author.

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I think we have to have traditional roots, but then make things modern for the 90s. I think it makes us more creative by taking traditional concepts and blowing them out a little bit.

For me, there's a new generation of linens with finishes that don't wrinkle as much, that seem much more organic, much more natural.

Fashion design isn't just art for art's sake. You must be able to take it to the consumer.

Having some retail experience is key. It really is where the battle is won or lost.