I tell myself that I created the wardrobe of the contemporary woman, that I participated in the transformation of my times.
Yves Saint LaurentRead
Basic clothes are for all women, to last for decades and decades. They are the future and will never change. I am persuaded of that.
Interpretation
Timeless and basic clothing is essential for women and will remain relevant through the ages.
This quote by Yves Saint Laurent emphasizes the significance of basic clothing in a woman's wardrobe, suggesting that simple, well-made garments have the ability to endure both time and fashion trends. It reflects a belief in the lasting nature of classic styles which are accessible and essential for women, asserting that they represent a forward-thinking approach to fashion that will never go out of style.
In practice
A fashion seminar discussing the importance of timeless pieces in every woman's closet.
I tell myself that I created the wardrobe of the contemporary woman, that I participated in the transformation of my times.
Fashions fade, style is eternal.
Poiret made clothes for individual customers, but I wouldn't like to make a dress just for its own sake.
We must never confuse elegance with snobbery.
Over the years I have learned that what is important in a dress is the woman who is wearing it.
It pains me physically to see a woman victimized, rendered pathetic, by fashion.
Fashion is a trend, style is within a person.
I always wear what I'm comfortable in. If one designer doesn't like what I'm wearing, the next one will.
These are fat mummies sitting with their bags of crisps in front of the television, saying that thin models are ugly. Fashion is about dreams and illusions, and no one wants to see round women.
The thing I always try to remember is that feet are attached to the leg, and that you must prolong the silhouette. The shoe elongates the leg and does it discreetly. The goal is to get people to look at a woman's legs. It's all about the leg. No, it's not about the leg. It's about the woman.
Clothes are status signifiers, and no matter how restrained, they always give you subtle symbols of what your values are.
The great thing about American women is their energy and the way they love to dress. French women don't really dress; they are too conservative, as it's always a question of money. In America, women are powerful and strong, determined. If they want to be an object, they choose to be in control.
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