You can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes. Too many women think that they are unimportant, but the real proof of an elegant woman is what is on her feet.
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My weakness ... is architecture. I think of my work as ephemeral architecture, dedicated to the beauty of the female body.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the idea that the author's work is a fleeting yet beautiful representation of femininity.
Christian Dior's quote reflects his admiration for the female form and how he perceives his fashion designs as a form of artistic architecture. He acknowledges his weakness in architecture, possibly indicating that his creations, while not permanent structures, are crafted with the intention of celebrating beauty and form, particularly that of women.
Themes
ArchitectureBeautyFemininityFashionArt
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about the importance of fashion in art.
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