Michael Bastian : (5) " With tailored clothing, you can really see where the money went. How it’s constructed, how it fits your body – this becomes very apparent in tailored clothing. " - Michael Bastian " I’ve been to parties where I’ve seen guys mess up. They’ve been dying to bust out those crazy embroidered corduroys all year long, and it doesn’t always fly. " - Michael Bastian " 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. " - Michael Bastian " 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. " - Michael Bastian " I have a very wonderful bath ritual. " - Michael Bastian