Olivier Theyskens Quotes

I don't try to be in fashion; I don't try to follow trends. You just end up out of fashion that way.

I hate trends, but I love fashion.

I definitely follow fashion and trends and will sporadically add them to my wardrobe in an organic way. But my style, at its core, is a minimal, clean, and timeless look.

I've always liked higher necklines, and Mia Farrow is my ultimate inspiration. The baby-doll dresses with big Peter Pan collars that she wore in 'Rosemary's Baby' were iconic. I've been drawn to similar looks ever since.

I have a very classic take on fashion. I like my accessories to pop, but in general, my style is pretty classic.

There's so many great designers. I'm a little bit of a vintage junkie when it comes to going out. I like to get unique pieces that you won't see everyone wearing, but at the same time I don't like to break the bank. I like to find great vintage pieces that you can hold on to for a long time.

I really like the retro look. My regular clothing, I like to always keep it classy and I like to kind of be more dressed up more of the time. I'm not really someone you see in sweatpants a lot.

Mini dresses that have an over skirt of tulle makes it traditional and modern at the same time.

I actually love shopping in vintage shops. What I do with the high street, I buy it, then keep it for a while and then wear it when everyone's not wearing it. So I do that: stock up, then keep it hidden!

I usually build my collections on colors and on staples, so when you buy pieces, you are really adding to your wardrobe, and you're getting a new color palette to play with. The clothes are timeless and modern at the same time.

I've got scarves and boots from' 1970 that I still wear.

I love wearing whatever is comfortable, and that could be something which was in trend years ago. So, I don't follow fashion.

There's something about wearing clothes that your great-grandmother might have thought were nice that makes you look older.

I still like my antique clothes.

You don't need to follow trends to be stylish.

I want to make clothes that people will wear, not styles that will make a big splash on the runway.

If people ask me to describe my look, I always say: 'Quite classic with an edge.'

I'm not too big on accessories, but I love my basic black quartz watch from American Apparel. It's a simple piece that goes with my vintage, thrift store chic style.

Your personal style should evolve with age. To say you want the same style at 25 as at 45 is a mistake.

Whenever I'm in sync with the trends, it's always an accident. I still love wearing clothes I've had for ten years. I think understated luxury is the chicest thing.

I grew up with very elegant parents; their black and white photographs and style are still a huge source of inspiration in designing my collections.

I'm bad at trends. Just wear what you want and what suits you.

It's good to mix high street and designer and vintage. I'm a big fan of vintage stuff.

My makeup hasn't really changed since the 1960s!

I think my style is probably more of a classic look.