Carine Roitfeld Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“People think I only wear new clothes, that I'm very trendy, but I like classic things on me, to mix with a trendy pair of shoes.”

“The first Chanel jacket that I saw - that I knew was Chanel - was on TV. It was on Mrs. Kennedy - the pink one.”

“What is chic is just to be perfect, like magical, no?”

“When I left French 'Vogue,' New York welcomed me with a big, big hug.”

“Amidst globalisation, trends are becoming worldwide, so it's important to take a unique approach to what fashion has to offer. Be yourself in the middle of it all; fashion shouldn't be 'try hard.'”

“Fashion is a language, for sure, and it is a reflection of society.”

“Fashion is supposed to be light and not try too hard.”

“I love the free spirit in London.”

“My private life is a lot more ladylike and less sultry than the fashion photos I imagine.”

“Maybe people have no idea how much work is behind a picture. It can seem very effortless, but there is a lot of work. It's exactly like doing ballet. It's hours and hours, but when you go onstage, it's just the pleasure of dancing.”