Andre Leon Talley Quotes

That's one thing about fashion that you really shouldn't be-you can't be melancholy in fashion because people don't respond to it.

Fashion is about owning whatever you're wearing, regardless of if it's a high fashion statement or not.

I was born in high heels and I've worn them ever since.

It's not what you wear it's how you wear it, is what I say.

How a hat makes you feel is what a hat is all about.

I wear what I feel and what makes me feel happy.

There's a lot of fashion that I don't respond to and I just walk on. I always look for things that make me happy, and in my work, all I'm doing is trying to convey that joy. Fashion should always be fun.

I am not at all stylish. For me, style is a state of mind and individuality.

There are days when I want to feel cool, sexy, goofy, and at these times, fashion helps me define my mood.

There's a part of me that wishes I could go out in T-shirt and jeans, 'cause I really love Patti Smith, Cat Power, girls who look so casual; that appeals to me 'cause I guess it's the opposite from what I do. But I can never let myself just do that - I always have to try and dress up and create something.

The sexiest thing about style is if you kind of just take your personality and put it in what you wear. That's what I think is cool.

Fashion is about good energy. It's about feelings. That's what I have to give the people, good energy and good feelings.

With clothes, I like mixing what different designers do until it becomes a personal expression of how I'm feeling that day.

I hope the average woman feels she needs practicality but with a little bit of fantasy. Otherwise, it's just not fashion.

Fashion is an extension of expressing who you are. I love to entertain and put on a show. And that's definitely a part of that.

I love a woman in a tuxedo, or in a dress, who looks comfortable, relaxed, happy. I'd love to dress Daphne Guinness - she has exactly that attitude.

I really love over-the-knee boots. I think they're super sexy and they're fun. And they're also very strong and empowering.

What can I say? I feel good when I'm wearing heels. I feel sexier, attractive.

For me there ain't no high heel high enough.

For me, clothes are about individuality. When I wear things that are different and it works, it makes me feel good.

I don't approach fashion; fashion approaches me!

Who cares if your outfit is black and you're sporting a brown belt? Wear it, rock it, love it - and others will, too. Nothing beats a belt.

The little black dress expresses a moment of freedom and individuality every time.

I am a huge fashion fan. It's a really cool way to express yourself.

Since I was young, the artistic expression that fashion embodies has inspired me. It's a way to communicate oneself.