Oscar de la Renta quotes

Oscar de la Renta was a Dominican fashion designer renowned for his elegant and sophisticated womenswear. His creations dressed celebrities, royalty, and First Ladies, making a lasting impact on the world of couture. He became celebrated for his timeless style and impeccable craftsmanship. Here are 24 of his quotes:

Fashion is about dressing according to what's fashionable. Style is more about being yourself. (Oscar de la Renta)
I always say: To be well dressed you must be well naked. View quote
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The qualities I most admire in women are confidence and kindness. View quote
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The great thing about fashion is that it always looks forward. View quote
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I was surrounded by sisters. My childhood was all women. View quote
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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. View quote
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I'm a very restless person. I'm always doing something. The creative process never stops. View quote
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I like light, color, luminosity. I like things full of color and vibrant. View quote
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Now is the most exciting time in fashion. Women are controlling their destiny now, the consumer is more knowledgeable, and I have to be better every single day. View quote
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We're dealing with sophisticated customers. What's most important to these women is individuality. I have to create things she'll want to wear, no matter who she is. View quote
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Gardening is how I relax. It's another form of creating and playing with colors. (Oscar de la Renta)
Every season I am inspired by women. View quote
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We live in an era of globalization and the era of the woman. Never in the history of the world have women been more in control of their destiny. View quote
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I am not interested in shock tactics. I just want to make beautiful clothes. View quote
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My customers are successful workingwomen. View quote
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I do not have one theme for each season, I just try to make beautiful clothes all year round. View quote
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Although I have no plans to tweet, I am fascinated by developments on the Internet. View quote
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There is always an emotional element to anything that you make. View quote
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I wanted this, I wanted to do this, but my work is me, and it has to be right. View quote
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Online media is increasingly influential in fashion. View quote
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I want to make clothes that people will wear, not styles that will make a big splash on the runway. (Oscar de la Renta)
When I was a boy, I thought scent was contained in dewdrops on flowers and if I got up very early in the morning, I could collect it and make perfume. View quote
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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. View quote
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I don't really know how to do casual clothes. View quote
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Oscar de la Renta

Oscar de la Renta - Image
Photo: Matti Hillig, CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: Dominican Designer
Born: July 22, 1932
Died: October 20, 2014
Quotes count: 24

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