Matthew Williamson Quotes

The goal was to have matches that would stand the test of time.

I would say that a good shoe is exactly like a good wine. These shoes are going to stay and last for a long time.

I'm always inspired when there's a robustness to the material in front of me.

Quality survives.

I spend a lot on shoes, but my favourite shoes I've had for 16 years: a pair of black Michel Perry ankle boots with gold lining.

I love a good wool suit, and I appreciate the fact that it's a natural fiber. I know where it comes from, and I know how it's bred. And it's built to last. It breathes, and it feels good.

I think natural fibers look better over time. The more you wear them, they look even better.

Beautiful fabrics last; synthetics don't. Certain fabrics, such as linen or cotton, develop their own character over time.

I need to be able to depend on the products I use to stand up to the demands I put on my vehicles.

Never has a material been as overrated as leather.

I am reminded of a piece of advice my father gave me regarding shoes. ...He said it is better to buy one good pair of shoes than four cheap ones. One pair made of fine leather could outlast four inferior pairs and, if well-cared-for, would continue to proclaim your good judgment and taste no matter how old they become.

Information is shock resistance. Arm yourself.

Comfort? If a choice has to be made between style and comfort, style wins every time.

We want a Gateway to be the last computer our clients will ever buy.

I like my products to be smart in a technical way but to show the time invested in their creation, too.

A guitar is a guitar. Whether it was made yesterday or 51 years ago, if it's good, it will stand the test of time.

I'm a suit guy. I like wearing them for the sense of completion they offer. I like buying them for the sense of near permanence - the knowledge that whatever I buy will be part of my life for the next ten years or so.

It doesn't matter if the item isn't your favorite thing as long it fits well.

We should make things that people don't want to throw away.

I've got a thick skull and big, thick bones that don't break apart easily.

My body is durable, my body is able to withstand a lot of practices, a lot of punishment.

Denim comes and goes into style often, but my Levi's have longevity. They will never be just a fad.

To play this position you have to have durability.

We never pull down the quality of the product, and I think that pays in the long term. People come up to me and say, 'I'm still wearing a Missoni sweater from 30 years ago, and it still looks great.' So quality, specificity and passion.

I'm always focused on pieces that have superior cut, and I tend to like color.