L'Wren Scott

“I'm a fashion designer. I don't want to be defined as someone's girlfriend.”

“I grew up listening to Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf and lots of blues, R&B and Motown.”

“I think a girl always needs a cardigan, and I tend to go for the sparkles. I have a minimum of 50 embellished cardigans. I'm not a believer in less is more; I'm sort of a believer in more is necessary.”

“I wanted to create things that you can always pull out of your closet and rely on. I wanted to create a timeless, classic collection of clothing that you can keep expanding on.”

“I love an iPad game of Scrabble.”

“Luxury is a state of mind.”

“Even though education was key in my family, I had no access to museums or art where we lived. I was a bit starved.”

“What resonates culturally with me about Japanese style is that it is very covered up but very sensual.”

“If you don't feel good in it, don't wear it. Because it'll never look good. Any hesitation in the fitting room and just walk away.”

“I think everyone evolves over the years, but I have always had the silhouette that I know suits me. I am never going to wear a frothy, poufy thing that sticks out because I have found a style that works for me, and I stick with it.”

“I believe in stopping work and eating lunch.”

“I love a real-life, movie moment in living color.”

“I didn't particularly like being objectified.”

“I had to learn to sew when I was growing up, because nothing else fitted me.”

“The modern woman has a modern life, and most of us work. There's no time to change before we go out in the evening, so a dress should always look appropriate for day and night.”

“I don't like to dictate the style to the customer, I believe people give something their own trend.”