Explore Quotes by Carolina Herrera

I don't believe in naming clients to get press. I hated it when I was a couture client. If the dresses don't sell themselves, there is something wrong.

When you're wearing something you feel comfortable in, you move better. That's why the most important accessory you can have is a full-length mirror.

I was schooled at home, then didn't go to university because I married when I was 17. I didn't go into work until late in my life.

Latinas who come to the U.S. should adapt, learn English and become a part of the community.

I love books; my suitcases are always full of them. Books and shoes. I read when I am sad, when I am happy, when I am nervous. My favourite British author is Jane Austen, and my favourite American one is John O'Hara.

I am truly happy with what I've got. But if I could alter something, it would be my hands. I've never been satisfied with them - I would love longer fingers.

Sometimes you see women that don't realize that age is changing your style, and they don't change.

I'm not going to say that I'm perfect. I do have fashion crises.

When you live and work in different time zones, you spend a lot of time on airplanes.

You can be very feminine and be a leader. Christine Lagarde, she's very chic and she dresses very well, and she's a woman. And she has a lot of power.

Sometimes the simplest things are the most profound.

I rarely go into a shop on holiday, because fashion and design are what I'm involved in every day. I need another world.

I've had work done on my eyes in the past. However, I think there are limits. I wouldn't ever have too much done, as it looks unnatural, and I don't think you should do anything to your lips, as it changes the entire shape of your face.

Work doesn't seem to interfere with my life. I have time for everything, even time to be alone.

We women manage to do many things at the same time. Men, no. Men do one thing at a time.

There isn't a book that has changed me, but I have favourites such as 'Pride and Prejudice' which I often re-read.

You wouldn't know it but I'm no good at... cooking. My chef does that.

It's not my aspiration to appear on a reality show. That's the last thing I need in my life.

Fashion is a dream. It's difficult, and there are many aspects of fashion that are very difficult, but if you love it like I do, because I really have a passion, now, for fashion, it's not easy, but nothing is easy in life.

We always know better than anybody else what looks best on us. Even if people are complimenting you, if you think, 'I hate what I have on,' it's not right.

Keep in shape: if you look good, you will feel confident.