Balenciaga often said that women did not have to be perfect or beautiful to wear his clothes. When they wore his clothes, they became beautiful.

Parents, you know, can be terrible.

I was always fascinated by the absurdities and luxuries and the snobbism of the world that fashion magazines showed. Of course, it’s not for everyone...But I lived in that world, not only during my years in the magazines business but for years before, because I was always of that world-- at least in my imagination.

Don't look left nor right and never compete. Never. Watching the other guy is what kills all forms of energy.

I think when you’re young you should be a lot with yourself and your sufferings. Then one day you get out where the sun shines and the rain rains and the snow snows and it all comes together.

Still, my dream in life is to come home and think of absolutely nothing. After all, you can’t think all the time.

I've always remained totally myself, which is to say, without an idea... of what to do.