Azzedine Alaia Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“In an ordinary suit and tie, I'd look like a little macho. I'd be ridiculous.”

“Karl Lagerfeld never touched a pair of scissors in his life.”

“I learned French in Tunis, along with Arabic. I also learned French history. I knew the entire history of the kings of France. And I was fascinated by Versailles.”

“My father could be very strict, but very fair. His father was the same. We all respected my grandfather; he was the head of the clan. Every morning, we all had to say good morning and kiss his hand. But not me. I jumped on his lap and bit him.”

“I have total confidence in Beaute Prestige International to accompany me in creating a perfume that interprets my work and my world.”

“Who will remember Anna Wintour in the history of fashion? No one.”

“Women must know themselves better than anyone. If you have ugly legs, wear long dresses. If you have long, great legs, show them.”

“I take it to heart that, for example, there aren't enough funds for AIDS research, but people pay 20 times the value of an item of clothing.”

“I had used the stretch materials for years to shape the inside of garments I made for private clients. Then I just started using them on their own.”

“'Vogue' remains while its fashion editors come and go.”