Taking things “day-by-day with positive energy” is his game plan, he said. “Listen, I’ve gone through worst storms in the past 40-plus years. This is not a storm I can’t handle.”
Developing one look alone could cost $40,000, he said. In addition, the designer said that he was forewarned by The Ritz, where he typically shows in Paris, that people would not be able to convene in the suites. Despite not having anyone from his company in Paris this season, the federation will post his 30 or so sketches online at the designated time of his slot on the calendar Thursday afternoon.
None of Rucci’s couture clients traveled to Paris this season, but he was confident the virtual route will meet their expectations. “Don’t forget that this is an audience that has really been built on my 41 years in the business,” Rucci said.Courtesy of Ralph Rucci Rucci has already booked his flight to return to Paris for the couture shows in July. He is considering a presentation that will be held in a suite at The Ritz. ”You have to always commit yourself to a healthy state of happiness in your mind. If you start to become swallowed by the issues, then you are going to lose what you’ve already gained,” he said.