25 Inspirational Fashion Quotes From Famous 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.

“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