Christian Dior

"I do not copy nature, I interpret it."

"The secret of my success is that I have always remained true to myself."

"Fashion is the only thing that will never be a bore because it is always changing."

"A luxury must be useful, otherwise it is not luxury."

"The little black dress is like a backbone for every woman's wardrobe."

"You can wear black at any time. You can wear it at any age. You can wear with practically anything."

"Fashion is not a democracy. It is a monarchy. And I am the king."

"I loathe narcissism, but I approve of vanity."

"In each woman there is a queen. Speak to the queen and the queen will answer."

"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only, but it is in the sky, in the street."

"Happiness is the secret ingredient to good health."

"The fashion industry exists for women. Without women, it is useless."

"Fashion should express who you are, not who you want to be."

"A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life."

"The most beautiful color in the world is the one that looks good on you."

"Fashion is the most practical subject in the world."

"Elegance is a discipline of the mind."

"Women expect elegance and grace, not excitation and drama."

"The greatest elegance is not to be noticed."

"Fashion is about beauty, and beauty is about confidence."

"I have always been of the opinion that hard work never killed anybody."

"The New Look was a revolution in fashion."

"A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture, transform, and heal."

"Fashion must reflect the times, but it must also be timeless."

"Women are the real architects of society."

"The most important part of any outfit is your attitude."

"Perfection is a detail."

"Fashion is not frivolous. It is a form of self-expression."

"The silhouette is the most important thing in fashion."

"Dressing well is a form of good manners."