Inspirational Quotes from Fashion Designers

Being a fashion designer takes immense creativity and perseverance. One of the biggest challenges is staying inspired and finding your voice in an ever-evolving industry. Why did you choose to become a designer? If you’re searching for a creative boost, look no further.

Here are some of the most inspirational quotes from famous designers that will reignite your passion and style.

“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” – Coco Chanel

“I design for the woman I wanted to be, the woman I used to be, and to some degree, the woman I’m still a little piece of.” – Diane Von Furstenberg

“The great thing about fashion is that it always looks forward.” – Oscar De La Renta

“The difference between style and fashion is quality.” – Giorgio Armani

“Don’t be into trends. Don’t let fashion own you. Decide who you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way you live.” – Gianni Versace

“When I design and wonder what the point is, I think of someone having a bad time in their life. Maybe they wake up and put on something I made, and it makes them feel a bit better. Fashion is a little help in the life of a person.” – Miuccia Prada

“I think there is beauty in everything. What ‘normal’ people perceive as ugly, I can usually see something of beauty in it.” – Alexander McQueen

“The customer is the final filter. What survives the process is what people wear. I’m not interested in making clothes that end up in a dusty museum.” – Marc Jacobs

“Fashion is instant language.” – Miuccia Prada

“Fashion is not about labels. It’s not about brands. It’s something else that comes from within you.” – Ralph Lauren

“Fashion is the attempt to realize art in living forms and social interactions.” – Sir Francis Bacon

“Fashion is what you’re offered four times a year by designers. Style is what you choose.” – Lauren Hutton

“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself aloud.” – Coco Chanel

“I want to empower women. I want people to be afraid of the women I dress.” – Alexander McQueen

“Success isn’t about the end result; it’s about what you learn along the way.” – Vera Wang

“I always find beauty in things that are odd and imperfect. They’re much more interesting.” – Marc Jacobs

“Fashion is important. It’s life-enhancing and, like everything that gives pleasure, it’s worth doing well.” – Vivienne Westwood

“Clothes are like a good meal, a good movie, and great pieces of music.” – Michael Kors

“Fashion has always been a repetition of ideas, but what makes it new is how you put it together.” – Carolina Herrera

“In a machine age, dressmaking is one of the last refuges of the human, the personal, the inimitable.” – Christian Dior

“Taking sartorial risks and not following others is what makes you stand out.” – Zac Posen

“I believe fashion is not only to make women more beautiful but also to give them confidence.” – Yves Saint Laurent

“Good grooming is essential, and impeccable style is a must. If you don’t look the part, no one will want to give you time or money.” – Daymond John

“Fashion should be escapism, not imprisonment.” – Alexander McQueen

“Regardless of how good or bad a collection is, it’s a letdown after the show. Something you’ve worked on for months is just over.” – Oscar De La Renta

“People will stare. Make it worth their while.” – Harry Winston

“I don’t believe in fashion. I believe in costume. Life is too short to be the same person every day.” – Stephanie Perkins

“When you have a passion for something, you tend to be better at it and work harder.” – Vera Wang

“We don’t need fashion to survive, but we desire it deeply.” – Marc Jacobs