In the words of Coco Chanel
August 19th 2009 13:14
Arguably the most influential fashion designer of the 20th Century, Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel knew a thing or two about style, and wasn't afraid to share her thoughts with the world. Chanel remains one of the world's most successful and highly respected fashion empires, and while its founder passed away in 1971, her observations on the world of couture continue to hold relevance: they're so elegant and yet so very simple, just like the designs themselves. Here are a few Coco Chanel quotes that have inspired me; I hope they do the same for you.
"In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different."
"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening."
"Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance."
"Fashion is made to become unfashionable."
"Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury."
"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous."
"The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud."
"There are people who have money and people who are rich."
And finally, the quote that sums up the philosophy of the Chanel brand, and is my own personal favourite: "Fashion fades, only style remains the same."
There is plenty of literature available on the life of this amazing woman, and the most recent film - Coco Avant Chanel, starring Audrey Tautou - is unmissable for any style-conscious girl. Coco herself may be gone, but it seems that her legacy, like her designs, is one that is destined to endure the test of time.
The legendary Coco Chanel
"In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different."
"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening."
"Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance."
"Fashion is made to become unfashionable."
"Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury."
The epitome of elegance
"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous."
"The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud."
"There are people who have money and people who are rich."
And finally, the quote that sums up the philosophy of the Chanel brand, and is my own personal favourite: "Fashion fades, only style remains the same."
Gone, but not forgotten...
There is plenty of literature available on the life of this amazing woman, and the most recent film - Coco Avant Chanel, starring Audrey Tautou - is unmissable for any style-conscious girl. Coco herself may be gone, but it seems that her legacy, like her designs, is one that is destined to endure the test of time.
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