Nina Garcia Quotes & Sayings

“If you look back in history of the women who are most memorable and most stylish, they were never the followers of fashion. They were the ones who were unique in their style, breakers of the rules. They were authentic, genuine, original. They were not following the trends.”

“I'm a big believer that accessories can make or break a look.”

“I grew up with a fashion-obsessed mother and an older sister, so there was a lot of fashion in my house. The first thing I remember owning was a Pierre Cardin jumpsuit when I was 9 or 10; of course I didn't actually buy it, but I fell in love with it.”

“I'm very classic and structural. I love clean lines and interesting, modern details. But I'm all about being streamlined - less is more.”

“Putting on fierce boots is an instant pick-me-up.”

“Nothing is more alluring to a man than a woman who looks good in her jeans.”

“Style is about fun. True style is not about having a closet full of expensive and beautiful things - it is instead about knowing when, where, and how to utilize your collection.”

“People always ask me if I could live in any other era what would it be, and I tell them none! I feel so lucky to live in an age where technology has changed and continues to change and make life so much more exciting. It keeps everyone young and constantly learning new things.”

“My style is about making things last forever. When you're on a budget, it can be daunting to spend $300 on a pair of boots or a coat. But such basics are the building blocks from which your look is crafted.”

“Fashion is an expression of a time, of a place, of history. It's putting things into context.”