Quotes About Elegance

Approach a great painting as thou wouldst approach a great prince.

Luxury cannot afford to intimidate.

Supermodels can be intimidating.

I've always wanted to work with Sean Connery - there's something about his style, and his calm, cool demeanor that I find intriguing.

The best designers are French - we all know that. That's a fact, I'm not inventing anything.

It was a woman's bedroom, actually a boudoir, and no man belonged in it except by invitation.

There are many actors who have inspired me: Spencer Tracy for his incredible elegance and, of course, Cary Grant. But, there's also an Italian actor I admire a great deal: Alberto Sordi.

I love filet mignon. I love French and Italian cuisine.

I love Italian fashion - the sense of style that Italians have as part of their DNA. Nobody is like them.

In Italy they take cheap cloth and make it look expensive, but I take expensive cloth and make it look cheap. They just don't understand.

The most luxurious item is a beautiful bed and beautiful, simple sheets.

There's nothing worse than looking as if you've tried too hard or preened to within an inch of your life. If I'm wearing a strong item like a really beautiful dress, then I'll play down my shoes and accessories and make my hair really natural.

Though I'm a fashion designer, I never stuff my luggage with too many items.

As far as I can remember, every dime I ever had went to something extravagant. I would rather spend more, buy fewer items and have them forever.

Beauty itself is but the sensible image of the Infinite.

One favourite find of mine has to be a 1980s black dinner jacket that I wear as a dress.

For women looking to dress up on a budget, a jacket is a good investment.

I like Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent. I have some great Balenciaga jackets and I'm shoe crazy.

I'm a huge fan of the 'James Bond' genre.

I always joke around and say my lifestyle is kind of like James Bond.

What resonates culturally with me about Japanese style is that it is very covered up but very sensual.

Designing a game can be like a Japanese garden. It's not what you put in but how much you take away.

I'm like Jay Gatsby. I like to throw the party and then stand back, looking gorgeous. Stand back and watch it.

When I don't know what to wear for a night out, I always wear some high-wasted jeans, a fluid top, and high heels.