Ludwig Bemelmans Quotes

Luxury and style have been key elements in all my projects.

I'm the kind of person who would have liked to have lived at the Plaza. I love crystal chandeliers and gold leaf, velvets and mirrors, Oriental rugs and marble.

I love the finer things.

I love to do glamorous things, like wear Valentino.

Divas need their furs!

The Polo Lounge is like a fine old mink coat: opulent, dignified and warm.

I represent luxury, and that's what I love.

The Ritz in London has an old-fashioned charm, with waiters wearing tails and white gloves. The dining room is exquisite, with immaculate service and ornate details.

Luxury is not a $4,000 T-shirt - that's just an expensive item, the same as if a can of Coca-Cola cost $5,000.

Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury.

I've been to parties in L.A. that are mind-blowing. I mean, quite literally mind-blowing. People get cellphones in the party bag, that sort of thing. Fabulous, fabulous parties.

I simply adore getting dressed up for a special occasion. I feel incredible stepping out in luxurious fabrics and a bit of bling. That's also how I feel about special-occasion dining rooms. Because these aren't everyday spaces, they contain all sorts of drama for that once-in-a-while 'wow' event.

I think glamour all the time. I wake up in the morning and I'm already thinking glamour.

Some people think luxury is the opposite of poverty. It is not. It is the opposite of vulgarity.

Luxury will be always around, no matter what happens in the world.

My music is a luxury.

I am committed to glamour.

Luxury is a state of mind.

I hear luxury brand names, I cringe.

Luxury cannot afford to intimidate.

Luxury takes many forms nowadays, but one thing doesn't change: luxury is about desire and the ability to create dreams.

If I'm going to a fancy event, I try to be princess-like.

I mean, there's nothing wrong with a bit of glam, but do you know what? I'm not bothered about getting a reservation in the latest restaurant.

The fantasy we had with pearls was always so luxurious and unique with a kind of rareness.

Champagne is simply one of the elegant extras of life.