To outsiders of the fashion industry, fashionistas mostly have a bum rep. Some of the scorn is no-doubt deserved (some of Coco Chanel’s quotes are indistinguishable from Paris Hilton’s) – but the fashion industry is filled with many talented and bright individuals. We’ve decided to compile a list of the best quotes on fashion, trends, and personal style – spoken by both fashion industry insiders and outsiders.
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10. “When in doubt, wear red.”
– Bill Blass
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9. “A woman’s dress should be like a barbed- wire fence: serving its purpose without obstructing the view.”
– Sophia Loren
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8. “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.”
– Mark Twain
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7. “The expression a woman wears on her face is more important than the clothes she wears on her back.”
– Dale Carnegie
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6. “Art produces ugly things which frequently become beautiful with time. Fashion, on the other hand, produces beautiful things which always become ugly with time.”
– Jean Cocteau
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5. “A fashion is merely a form of ugliness so unbearable that we are compelled to alter it every six months.”
– Oscar Wilde
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4. “Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn.”
– Gore Vidal
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3. “As a fashion designer, I was always aware that I was not an artist, because I was creating something that was made to be sold, marketed, used, and ultimately discarded.”
– Tom Ford
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2. “It’s hard to go with a fashion trend. As soon as it’s out, everyone picks it up. It’s important to stay true to yourself. Have fun with fashion instead of letting it dictate.”
– Estella Warren
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1. “Sometimes the eye gets so accustomed that if you don’t have a change, you’re bored. It’s the same with fashion, you know. And that, I suppose, is what style is about.”
– Bill Blass
