I figure if I take my children’s work seriously, maybe they will too. And it reinforces the idea that art is not something alien and esoteric. Anyone can make art.
AERIN LAUDERWhen children are little, they really need you in one way. When they’re bigger, they need you as a friend.
More Aerin Lauder Quotes
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I’ve always been inspired by beautiful interiors.
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AERIN is saturated with the qualities that have surrounded me my entire life, many of which came from my grandmother, Estee: passion, style, hard work, family, and, of course, all things beautiful.
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Luxury is anything that feels special. I mean, it can be a moment.
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People always ask what I would have done if I weren’t doing what I’m doing. And I say I’d [still] be in fashion or in beauty. It’s such a dream come true now because I have the ability to go into home [goods] and accessories as well.
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I have always loved books, and as a mother, I wanted to share my passion for reading with my children.
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Beauty is my heritage and my core. But my passion is design for the spaces where we live and work.
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I love to decorate a room – from the furniture to the objects to the books.
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When I was creative director [at Estée Lauder], I was always being asked about my beauty must-haves. From there I had this fun idea to create a line of what was in my makeup bag. But I also love accessories, and people associate me with home, family, and beauty.
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I come from an environment where the men actually say, “Is it OK if I take off my jacket?” in a meeting. Everyone wears suits; it is a very dressed-up world.
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One summer I worked at Estée Lauder, and I really enjoyed the whole creative process.
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In terms of pots and pans, I just use the basics – Im not a snob like that.
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The effect of scent is really interesting. It can create a mood and change a feeling immediately. I wanted to create a modern wardrobe of fragrances … fragrances that can be very personal to the woman who’s wearing them.
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I always loved beauty and accessories, and it’s always something I was passionate about.
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People love buying into a lifestyle and an overall concept. So when they buy a shell-colored lip gloss, they can also buy shells for their house, as well as sunglasses and [items in] other categories [in that shade] to create one consistent image.
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Even if I wear jeans, I still wear a blazer and jewelry. I think there is something nice about coming to work and dressing nicely.
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