My philosophy is this: Do not tamper with the anatomy of a woman's body; do not camouflage it.
Oleg Cassini
Clothes are designed for the media, because it's a great show.
I drive my own horses in a race. And I always have.
My goal in life was to pursue the good life.
Every time you choose a perfume, you are voting. And, of course, I hope you vote for me. Not only for my ego, but for my pocketbook. The more you buy, the more money I make.
Be mobile at all times, even if it causes you suffering or feelings of loneliness. Unless you're willing to do that, you're never going to get the bigger rewards.
A healthy mind and body are essential. No excesses. Proper food. The body is like a Rolls-Royce. With care, it could last 200 years. It's a dynamo; the more you use it, the more you recharge it.
The first lady must be a leader. She must not be a follower.
I've been around tennis, and I have a feeling for the sport. I still play tennis, and I can still do a lot of harm to a lot of people.
What is more important, the reality or the perception? I am perceived to be an important designer. It's enough for me.
In our society, everyone wants to be a celebrity overnight.
A first date should be elegant. In comfortable surroundings. A place with excellent food, where you can talk easily and get to know each other.
I'm the first American designer who went all over the world.
I spent half my life being hurt. The leftovers of hurt are an automatic gesture, like a dog that salivates.
I have programmed myself to be at least 105 years old.
At the very beginning of my career, when I opened my business in Italy, I was also a ranked tennis player. I had won many tournaments. To be an athlete was my first choice. Second choice: designer. However! There was more money in being a designer at that time.
A woman who laughs is a woman conquered.
I am a great believer in luck.
Today's designers don't care if fashion has no relationship to human anatomy.
Fashion anticipates.
A designer is like a doctor for a woman. He has a specific job, and if he is doing it well, he will have the gratitude of the woman for the rest of his life.
I was brought up in Florence, a beautiful medieval town whose rhythm is completely in antiquity.
Life is such a tragicomedy.
I am neither the handsomest nor the richest nor the most powerful, but I've had the greatest women in the world.
The best of life is to embark on an adventure with a woman interested in having an adventure with you.
Looks, health and elegance are what counts. Someone can look wonderful in a sweatsuit.
Every poor designer can go with things that are popular at the moment.
You might say that I'm the Michelangelo of the dress business.
