Of the women in my childhood, I retain above all the memory of their perfumes, perfumes that lingered - filling the lift with fragrance long after they had gone.

Individuality will always be one of the conditions of real elegance

It is unforgiveable to do what one doesn't love especially if one succeeds.

Bright reds - scarlet, pillar-box red, crimson or cherry - are very cheerful and youthful. There is certainly a red for everyone.

Simplicity, good taste and grooming are the three fundamentals of good dressing and these do not cost money.

Elegance must be the right combination of distinction, naturalness, care and simplicity. Outside this, believe me, there is no elegance. Only pretension.

You can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes.