Elegance is the balance between PROPORTION, EMOTION & SURPRISE.

I put the number 7 on my t-shirt because this is the number of my championships but also because it was the number of Barry Sheene, who was a great hero of mine and a truly great racer.

An evening dress that reveals a woman's ankles while walking is the most disgusting thing I have ever seen.

I am happy that thousands of students, young designers and fashion people will be able to see and study my work in every aspect of it.

I hope people will say, 'Mr. Valentino, he did something for fashion, no?

I am especially grateful that I have been able to keep my own style over the decades, in spite of the many changes that have taken place in the world of fashion and in its business.

I love the 2000s because everyone started to love haute couture.