There are only three things I can do - make a dress, decorate a house, and entertain people..

I always enjoyed myself a lot in pre-school..

I am happy that thousands of students, young designers and fashion people will be able to see and study my work in every aspect of it..

Elegance is the balance between PROPORTION, EMOTION & SURPRISE..

I am Valentino Rossi. If I stay in MotoGP it is to try to win. When that is not possible it is time to stay at home and work in the garden!.

French people are charming, adorable but not extremely generous with foreigners, but they believe in what they do. I feel proud in exchange because w….

I have my favourite fashion decade, yes, yes, yes: 60s. It was a sort of little revolution; the clothes were amazing but not too exaggerated..

I didn't like the '80s at all; it was a vulgar moment of fashion..

I love my beauty. It's not my fault..

Very few designers today design - it's very important to be able to do your own sketch on paper and then explain [your vision] to the fabric cutters.….

I love the 2000s because everyone started to love haute couture..

An evening dress that reveals a woman's ankles while walking is the most disgusting thing I have ever seen..

I know what women want. They want to be beautiful..

Unfortunately, the greatest photographers don't pay extreme attention to the clothes. If they decide to put a dress in a bathtub or in front of a cow….

Only wear clothes that make you feel alive..

When I entertain at home, I take time and pleasure in the small details that make all the difference. Entertaining is about giving to people and shar….

I put the number 7 on my t-shirt because this is the number of my championships but also because it was the number of Barry Sheene, who was a great h….

My normal life is like being on holiday..

I am like a freight train. Working on the details, twisting them and playing with them over the years, but always staying on the same track..

I hope people will say, 'Mr. Valentino, he did something for fashion, no?.

I like things simple..