I would say that if something has an aesthetic value and it is pleasing to watch or to wear, it may in fact have nothing to do with status symbol. You just like to wear it.

The direction we are going in at this moment is the negation of material goods as being important and the great importance of spiritual values and sensations. Permissiveness, if you will. There is tremendous talk of sex and bi-sexuality.

As many Europeans and other people from other countries, I have been led into my present activity by a very specific American gift of trade.

When a man has seen the aerodynamic shape of a Caravelle jet at an airport, he doesn't need aerodynamic furniture.

American businessmen have taken advantage of the opportunities which existed in Europe and Europeans seem not to have been aware of.

Gaiety is one of the most important elements I brought to fashion. I brought it through color.

You can wear your hair long or wear a beard because you want to show that you are interested in thought, in psychological endeavors rather than appearance.