45 Quotes by Christian Dior
Christian Dior was a visionary fashion designer whose name became synonymous with elegance, luxury, and the post-war revival of haute couture. Born in 1905, Dior's profound impact on the fashion world was unveiled with the launch of his debut collection in 1947, introducing the iconic "New Look." His designs featured cinched waists, full skirts, and a return to femininity, contrasting with the austerity of the war years.
This groundbreaking collection redefined women's fashion and revived Paris as the global fashion capital. Dior's meticulous attention to detail and exquisite craftsmanship became the hallmark of his eponymous brand, inspiring subsequent generations of designers. Despite his untimely death in 1957, the House of Dior continued to flourish, fostering a legacy of innovation and timeless elegance. Christian Dior's influence on fashion endures today, as the brand continues to set trends and captivate the world with its fusion of classic beauty and modern sophistication.
Christian Dior Quotes
Elegance must be the right combination of distinction, naturalness, care and simplicity. Outside this, believe me, there is no elegance. Only pretension.
Individuality will always be one of the conditions of real elegance
Simplicity, good taste and grooming are the three fundamentals of good dressing and these do not cost money.
After women, flowers are the most lovely thing God has given the world.
Deep in every heart slumbers a dream and the couturier knows it: every woman is a princess
Black is the most slimming of all Colors. It is the most flattering. You can wear black at any Time. You can wear it at any age. You can wear it for almost any occasion. I could write a book about black.
A dress is a piece of ephemeral architecture, designed to enhance the proportions of the female body.
Real elegance is everywhere, especially in the things that don't show.
By being natural and sincere, one often can create revolutions without having sought them.
My dream? To make women happier and more beautiful.
Real woman should be capricious.
It is not money that makes you well dressed: it is understanding.
Deep in every heart slumbers a dream
There is no such thing as an ugly woman - there are only the ones who do not know how to make themselves attractive.
A woman's perfume tells more about her than her handwriting.
Long after one has forgotten what a woman wore, the memory of her perfume lingers.
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.
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.
Zest is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without zest.
Perfume is the indispensable complement to the personality of women, the finishing touch on a dress.
Grooming is the secret of real elegance. The best clothes, the most wonderful jewels, the most glamorous beauty don't count without good grooming.
It is unforgiveable to do what one doesn't love especially if one succeeds.
The tones of gray, pale turquoise and pink will prevail.
The detail is as important as the essential is. When it is inadequate, it destroys the whole outfit.
Black and white might be sufficient. But why deprive yourself of color.
Without proper foundations, there can be no fashion.
You can never really go wrong if you take nature as an example
Make me a fragrance that smells like love
Perfume is a mark of female identity and the final touch of her style
Midnight blue is the only color that can ever compete with black.
There is certainly a red for everyone.
You can wear black in any moment of the day, no matter your age. You can wear black with almost any occasion. A black dress is essential for every woman.
I create so that each and every woman is the most beautiful
Everything I know, see or hear, every part of my life is transformed into dresses. They are my daydreams, but they have passed from dreamland into the world of everyday items to wear.
No fashion is ever a success unless it is used as a form of seduction.
Women, with their sure instincts, realized that my intention was to make them not just more beautiful but also happier.
The less you can afford for your frocks, the more care you must take with your accessories
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.
My weakness is architecture. I think of my work as ephemeral architecture, dedicated to the beauty of the female body.
Every bite you eat stays in mouth for two minutes, for two hours in stomach and for two month on hips.
Finally, everything that has been part of my life, whether I wanted it to or not, has expressed itself in my dresses.
There is never too much care when choosing shoes. Many women consider themselves important but the real evidence of that is on their legs.
On vacation, you can wear all the colorful and casual clothing that you like, but you must always be elegant.
Perfume is a note of woman's individuality. It is the last touch to her look.
No elegant woman follows fashion slavishly.
You can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes.
Bright reds - scarlet, pillar-box red, crimson or cherry - are very cheerful and youthful. There is certainly a red for everyone.
The rich live the same all over the world.
― Christian Dior Quotes
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