“ We were emerging from the period of war, of uniforms, of women-soldiers built like boxers. I drew women-flowers, soft shoulders, fine waists like liana and wide skirts like corolla. Christian Dior
“ Zest is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without zest. Christian Dior
“ By being natural and sincere, one often can create revolutions without having sought them. Christian Dior
“ Women are most fascinating between the ages of 35 and 40 after they have won a few races and know how to pace themselves. Since few women ever pass 40, maximum fascination can continue indefinitely. Christian Dior
“ A dress is a piece of ephemeral architecture, designed to enhance the proportions of the female body. Christian Dior
“ You can wear black at any time. You can wear it at any age. You may wear it for almost any occasion a 'little black frock' is essential to a woman's wardrobe. Christian Dior