All I required to be happy was friendship and people I could admire.
— Christian Dior
Friendship
It is unforgivable to do what one doesn't love especially if one succeeds.
I'm a mild man, but I have violent tastes.
— Christian Dior
Character
I know very well the women. The short skirt was never a good fashion — very vulgar. The American women will accept the new fashions. You can never stop the fashions.
Zest is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without zest.
My dream is to save women from nature.
— Christian Dior
Social Justice
Women are most fascinating between the ages of 35 and 40, after they have won a few races and know how to pace themselves. Since few women ever pass 40, maximum fascination can continue indefinitely.
[Black is] the most popular and the most convenient and the most elegant of all colors.
— Christian Dior
Famous Quotes
Much has been written about fashion, in all its aspects, but i do not think any couturier has ever before attempted to compile a dictionary on the subject.