“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky; in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening” – once said Coco Chanel. And she was not far from the truth. Fashion is not just about pretty clothes, it is a form of art, way of life, and to some even a religion. That is why we collected 20 memorable quotes about fashion by some of the most famous designers, models, celebrities and fashion icons who live and breathe fashion every day with every fiber of their being. From fashion geniuses like Coco Chanel, Yves Saint-Laurent and Manolo Blahnik to the fashionistas like Carrie Bradshaw and Lady Gaga, here you will discover some of their most outstanding thoughts and sayings about fashion.
I like my money right where I can see it – hanging in my closet. Carrie Bradshaw
One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a Little Black Dress. Karl Lagerfeld
The best things in life are free. The second best are very expensive. Coco Chanel
Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world. Marilyn Monroe
Trendy is the last stage before tacky. Karl Lagerfeld
Always dress like you’re going to see your worst enemy. Kimora Lee
Girls do not dress for boys. They dress for themselves, of course, each other. If girls dressed for boys, they’d just walk around naked at all times. Betsey Johnson
Whoever said that money can’t buy happiness, simply didn’t know where to go shopping. Bo Derek
Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and remove one accessory. Coco Chanel
Walk like you have three men walking behind you. Oscar de la Renta
People will stare. Make it worth their while. Harry Winston
And now, I’m just trying to change the world, one sequin at a time. Lady Gaga
Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak. Rachel Zoe
Men tell me that I’ve saved their marriages. It costs them a fortune in shoes, but it’s cheaper than a divorce. So I’m still useful, you see. Manolo Blahnik
Elegance is not standing out, but being remembered. Giorgio Armani
Clothes are like a good meal, a good movie, great pieces of music. Michael Kors
I wish I had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity – all I hope for in my clothes. Yves Saint Laurent
Don’t be into trends. Don’t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way to live. Gianni Versace
Sweatpants are a sign of defeat. You lost control of your life so you bought some sweatpants. Karl Lagerfeld
The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy. Yves Saint-Laurent
