fashion craftsmanship Quotes

Haute couture consists of secrets whispered from generation to generation, If, in ready-to-wear, a garment is manufactured according to standard sizes, the haute couture garment adapts to any imperfection in order to eliminate it.

With Dior Haute Couture, the dream is already there.

I always say I hope to God I die in a town with a good tailor, a good shoemaker, and perhaps someone who's interested in a little quelque chose d'autre.

I just think of couture clothing as wearable art. So from - to that extent I, you know, I love having the opportunity to just even be able to touch and look at, you know, these pieces of design. In terms of, you know, is it stressful and does it take a lot of time. It's mostly stressful because you're there because you're nominated.

I spent a long time learning how to construct clothes, which is important to do before you can deconstruct them.

To put on a corset properly is as much of an art as to make a corset properly.

I didn't really understand fashion until I started going to Paris and seeing the ateliers and how hard these people work. It's art.

The fall couture presentations in Paris are usually my favorite moment on the fashion calendar: beautiful weather, a busy rather than manic schedule, and, let's face it, seeing the artistry, the embroidery, and handmade magnificence that goes into every dress.

To be a couture designer is not only to create dresses but to adapt your line to your private customers. It is why couture is expensive. You are like a doctor.

The Council of Fashion Designers of America is a national neurotic society of creative leaders in various fields of fashion.

Elizabeth Kennedy is so chic. Her gowns have such structure, I feel like a work of art.