Aretha Franklin Quotes

I was the muse of Tom Ford and Gucci for years, but that was a long time ago.

I think the Olsen twins' line, The Row, has some cool stuff. And I'm kind of obsessed with a clothing line called Stop Staring. It has a lot of vintage-type dresses that are retro '40s and '50s inspired.

I liked wearing the '50s wardrobe. It was hard in the beginning. The first shows I wore regular young girl dresses. Then a little later I got to wear the poodle skirts and such.

All the drawings and sketches and clothes of Yves Saint Laurent in the '70s were so colorful, so bright.

In my opinion, Christian Dior was never, ever theatre.

For me, one of the biggest designers is Azzedine Alaia. Everything he is doing is fantastic.

I'm sorry, but Juicy Couture tracksuits and Ugg boots don't move me in any way, shape or form. I refuse to wear them. Modern fashion doesn't appeal to me; the 1950s were better in every way, don't you think?

I love Simone Rocha. I just think she's really clever.

When I was growing up in the 1950s, sweaters were a huge thing.

Trust me - never in my life did I think I'd be carrying my groceries home and have a stop-and-chat with Karl Lagerfeld.

When I was a baby, I wore my mom's Chanel pumps - to be able to say that I work with Karl Lagerfeld is a dream come true.

I'm influenced a lot by Chanel and by what Karl Lagerfeld has done.

Balenciaga was incredibleI was madly infatuated with his clothes. His clothes were devastating. One fainted. One simply blew up and died.

I was like, 'What's Margiela?' back then.

I think when Tom Ford was there I borrowed a Gucci tux one time, and they were very nice and he was very kind.

In the 80's we had high, high, waisted pants, that if they came up any higher they'd have to go up another size, if you know what I mean.

I don't speak Italian, but I do speak Moschino.

Today designer Alexander McQueen passed away...His talent was immense and he will remain immortal in the history of Fashion.

For me, haute couture is a necessity. I never would have done this job were it not for haute couture. It is a comfort, a security. I almost feel it is our duty to continue. Haute couture is France. We have to keep all the skills and craftmanship alive.

Elizabeth Kennedy is so chic. Her gowns have such structure, I feel like a work of art.

Nothing is more vintage than dying of Rubella.

I do not believe there has ever been a name as important as Pierre Cardin in the general history of couture.

I love Ali MacGraw and her style - I'm into vintage '70s outfits at the moment.

For me, couture is the kingdom of imagination, creativity and experimentation, and this is how I approach it. I do, however, remain pragmatic and realistic.