Joseph Abboud

After all those years in the business, I asked myself, 'Am I really any good? Or am I only good because I'm with good people - a Murray Pearlstein, a Ralph Lauren?

To me, there's nothing sexier than a guy in a well-tailored suit.

It's great to wave the flag - I always say we're proud to be made in America - but I think our distinction is we make it well in America.

Be well dressed, behave like a gentleman, and keep your shoes shined.

The decision to divorce myself from the business side unexpectedly blew up in my face. The creative freedom I thought I was getting turned out to be anything but.

A red tie is contrary to the dignity of the tie and of male dress in general.

When I walked back into that factory for the first time after seven or eight years, it was a pretty emotional moment because all the people came up and embraced me.

The greatest legacy that I can have is to build a brand that lives beyond me and stays true to the DNA of the brand.

For those who are out of work, to have the confidence from dressing appropriately and to feel good about themselves, it's really important.