I am like a freight train. Working on the details, twisting them and playing with them over the years, but always staying on the same track.

I love my beauty. It's not my fault.

French people are charming, adorable but not extremely generous with foreigners, but they believe in what they do. I feel proud in exchange because what I did in restoration is something I did for La France.

I know what women want. They want to be beautiful.

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

Elegance is the balance between PROPORTION, EMOTION & SURPRISE.

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.