I would like better to be known as the Godfather of Fashion, with all the implications that that word has.
OSCAR DE LA RENTAYes, I had cancer. Right now, I am totally clean. The only realities in life are that you are born, and that you die.
More Oscar de la Renta Quotes
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In fashion, the most important thing is to move on.
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My beloved Hillary, do not disappoint me. You have to be President, OK?
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It’s important to excite the imagination of a woman.
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I am not interested in shock tactics. I just want to make beautiful clothes.
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Fragrance must be introduced properly. A fragrance is like a signature, so that even after a woman leaves the room, her fragrance should reveal she’s been there.
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If you want to establish an international presence you can’t do so from New York. You need the consecration of Paris.
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Today, there is no fashion, really. There are just… choices. Women dress today to reveal their personalities. They used to reveal the designer’s personality.
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Women think black is the most flattering color, but they’re wrong. Pink adds a cosmetic-like radiance and warmth. Black drains the skin of color; pink delights the eye.
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When I went to see Mrs. Clinton and we talk about the inaugural dress I ask her what would you like to achieve with this particular dress? And she said to me what I would like is – that when I walk into the room and people will look at me and say wow you look great.
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Work hard. Believe in yourself. It’s not the publicity that sells the clothes, it’s the woman.
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I always design my own hats to complete my fashion thought….I like them slightly mad, like this huge black poppy. Right now I lift the bosom high on coats and dresses…I am using so many high curved belts.
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The essence of style is how you live your life
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My customers are successful workingwomen.
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There is always an emotional element to anything that you make.
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Regardless of how good or bad a collection might be, it’s a letdown after the show is over. It’s done. Something you’ve worked on for months is just over.
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