Christian Dior

“The tones of gray, pale turquoise and pink will prevail.”

“Finally, everything that has been part of my life, whether I wanted it to or not, has expressed itself in my dresses.”

“A country, a style or an epoch are interesting only for the idea behind them.”

“The detail is as important as the essential is. When it is inadequate, it destroys the whole outfit.”

“White is pure and simple and matches with everything.”

“A woman's perfume tells more about her than her handwriting.”

“You can wear black at any time. You can wear it at any age. You may wear it for almost any occasion; a 'little black frock' is essential to a woman's wardrobe.”

“Colour is what gives jewels their worth. They light up and enhance the face. Nothing is more elegant than a black skirt and sweater worn with a sparkling multi-stoned necklace.”

“You can never really go wrong if you take nature as an example.”

“Women are most fascinating between the ages of 35 and 40 after they have won a few races and know how to pace themselves. Since few women ever pass 40, maximum fascination can continue indefinitely.”

“By being natural and sincere, one often can create revolutions without having sought them.”

“A dress is a piece of ephemeral architecture, designed to enhance the proportions of the female body.”

“On vacation, you can wear all the colorful and casual clothing that you like, but you must always be elegant.”

“From his very first works, it was clear that Henri Sauguet would bring spontaneity, romance, and a nonacademic approach back to modern music.”

“Deep in every heart slumbers a dream, and the couturier knows it: every woman is a princess.”