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" I've always had this idea that I would love to do a Boston-inspired collection, whether it's for my own line or whether it's for Gant. "

Michael Bastian

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" I prefer simpler shirts, like a solid oxford or pinstripe, and with a solid cashmere crewneck or V-neck. "

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" I think the secret of my brand is that I speak to the guys who just get it. They don't want something all logo'd and tricked out. But they go to the gym. They still go out; they want to look hot. And they want an upgrade, but they don't want to look like their dad. "

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" I'm always much more inspired by random people on the street. I live down by NYU and The New School, and I'd almost say close your eyes and pull a student out, and they're gonna be a little bit cooler than the average celebrity. "

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" I've always had this thing for swimming pools - I think they're much sexier and far more glamorous than the beach, in a way. You dress differently when you're spending a day at an amazing pool than you would dress for the beach. "

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" One of the weird things about being a designer is guessing what the world will want about a year in advance of when they will want it. It becomes almost a psychological test in a way - how do I feel now and how do I want to feel then. "

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" Flip-flops are a privilege, not a right. "

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" When I began designing my Spring '13 collection, it wasn't even Spring '12 yet. Snow was actually still on the ground in New York, but I knew I wanted this particular spring season to be freer, more colorful, easier, more about feeling good, and I wanted there to be a sexier feeling than we've been known for in the past. "

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" Swedish winters are not for the faint of heart. "

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" I feel like design school might ruin people, particularly if you're a menswear designer, as there's not much focus on business. "

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" Guys are leery about putting on something they don't think is them. They have a fixed idea of themselves. "

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" I'm a big believer in small, dark, cozy bedrooms. I would describe myself as introspective - I feel things first, and then I think them through - and I need the enveloping comfort of a little squirrel's nest when I have to retreat from the world to recharge. "

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" I stay in a lot of hotels, and the best part of travel is getting back to my own bed. "

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" Guys look best when they have a healthy disrespect for their clothes. "

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" There's nothin' wrong with the way men dress in New York! "

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" Preppy never goes away. It just has its moment every 15 years, and then it goes back underground. "

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" I have a very wonderful bath ritual. "

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" Boston's such a unique city. I feel like 50 percent of its DNA turns over every semester. "

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" I personally would rather layer up than put on a big, heavy coat. "

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" A cheap suit is a cheap suit; there's nothing you can do about it. "

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" I never doubted my place in the world. "

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" Edie and Lew Wasserman were chic as hell. "

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" You get to a certain age, and you learn what looks good on you. "

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" I once had this idea that I wanted to make the perfect boxer short that's not too long, not too short, with pearl buttons, made from real shirting fabric. They were coming in at $215. Well, not even the richest guy in the world is going to pay more than $125 for his underwear. "

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" Everyone looks better and more alive in a pink shirt. "

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" I love doing these little collaborations. We collaborate with Stubbs & Wooton on the shoes for Michael Bastian. "

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" When you buy a new suit, take the time to get it tailored, and you'll thank yourself every time you put it on. "

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" The guys who like chinos and cords never went away. They've always been there. They're remarkably loyal, just not remarkably vocal. "

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" I'm actually really obsessed with folk art. "

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" I'd like to think my brand shares some of those characteristics we like to think of as classically American - a certain straightforwardness, honesty, a sense of humor, inclusiveness, practicality - all those great Yankee traits. And I don't mean the baseball team. "

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