Remember this: No one is looking at your imperfections; they're all too busy worrying about their own.
I'm all about exuberance. We only have one short life to live, and we shouldn't waste it being tasteful.
I equate peonies with love because they're the first blooms of summer.
There's no reason for unhappiness if you're living with nice design.
There is one common philosophy, one thing that you can do no matter who you are or what you look like: You can actually get passionate instead of remaining cool or instead of trying to look like everybody else. You can - you must - immerse yourself passionately in who you are if you want to have style.
To me, you can't have style without being inspired. When I design a collection, I am inspired by so many things. The color of a flower. The shape of a butterly's wing. The juxtaposition of an old tenement building next to a shiny new skyscraper.
If you feel something in your heart, if you have a vision for it, then it's no longer a risk.
Color is like food for the spirit - plus it's not addictive or fattening.
It's no wonder we know how to dress; we've spent centuries in closets.
Style makes you feel great because it takes your mind off the fact that you're going to die.
All I want are high heels, high heels. If I was a girl, I'd wear a lot of high heels. High, stiletto heels.
This is what I like about being a designer: You can't really get it until you see it.
The more relaxed you can get, the better you'll do
A mutt is couture-it's the only one like it in the world, made especially for you.
There are so many images out there, so many clothes out there, and the only ones that look interesting to me are the ones that look slightly mistaken.
The key to looking great in the evening is to look original. Try to look different from others without looking out of place. When everyone else is wearing black, stand out in a bold, bright color. When everyone else is wearing dress that falls to the floor, shock them with a short gold brocade suit. But try not to overdo it. Focus on one thing: Will it be a statement neckclace, a stunning pair of earrings, or really big hair? You decide.
You can't be melancholy in fashion because people don't respond to it.
I don't like people to feel completely described by the clothes they wear of mine. I want them to feel that they're describing themselves.
You're not working with models, you're working with real women who have, like, anatomy. Models do not have anatomy
I encourage you to stop saying, "I just want to look not so bad" and instead say, "I want to look fabulous."
Sometimes I'm really dressed up, and it really turns me on
How do I do it? I don't know how I wouldn't do it-that's the thing.
Just when I think I hate fashion, I hate clothes, I'm seized by this crazy thing that I have to do. I have this little studio now where I just draw. I can be in the room for three days and not even look up
I think that 60 percent of inspiration is organization.
If I just do it, it will take less time than telling someone what I'm thinking, and have them free associate, and then come back to me and I'll hate it and I'll have to redo it.
