“I had an inspiration that I needed to find a new silhouette for the 90's…[w]hich meant no shoulder anymore. So I said, if I start from the shoulder to remake the silhouette closer to the body, more relaxed, it means more style than fashion, not to change every season. I felt immediately I had to do something that reflected my generation…. Perhaps if I were pushed by the press I wouldn't have pushed myself so much.”

“Ennio Capasa is the No. 1 designer for Hollywood hipsters haunting the Fred Segal/Ron Herman Melrose boutique. Celebrities actually buy his clothes at full retail price, instead of demanding designer handouts. His style has influenced heavyweight labels like Calvin Klein and Gucci. He, along with Helmut Lang, is most often credited for inventing the mood of men's fashion for the 1990's, much as Giorgio Armani did for the 80's.”

“Ennio Capasa sees the future as a hard, cold place. His Costume National collection was one of strict suiting and high-collared coats that looked ready to battle with the cruel world that awaits them…. What really awaits buyers of this collection are outfits with hard-edged impact and a bit of ''Blade Runner'' sex appeal. It is territory Capasa knows well, does well, and will probably continue to revisit as he explores new ways to make seductive women's wear.”

“For C'N'C Costume National, my streetwear line, I am looking for 'cool kids' between 18 and 28 trying to promote their music or themselves through the Web…. MySpace is an important part of socializing and it has become a jump board for anyone willing to express themselves freely and to show their talent.”