Too many women think that they are unimportant, but the real proof of an elegant woman is what is on her feet If you’re a fashion-lover like myself, you’ve no doubt had at least one AIM away message, Instagram bio, or gallery wall piece referencing a quote by Coco Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld or some other fashion great. Great are almost as iconic as the designers themselves and the clothes they make, b
ut if you’re getting sick of recycling the same tired few, we’ve taken the liberty of rounding up the 101 most legendary lines ever. I’d be willing to bet that even the most experienced fashionistas haven’t heard every single one! While all these quotes are technically about fashion, they’re really about so much more than that. When a designer is talking about a particularly moving gown or element of fashion, their words often. Some of the quotes on this list are short and cheeky, while others are more thoughtful and profound. Some come from designers you might have hanging in your closet (Rachel Zoe, Marc Jacobs), others are haute couture greats (Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent) and a few are fictitious (Miranda Priestly, Carrie Bradshaw), though just as noteworthy as their IRL counterparts.