Nicolas Ghesquiere Quotes

Fashion is a playground up until a certain age. But then you have to find your own signature and your own style.

Of course I live in my time, and I'm really curious. But, at the same time, I don't think it has a direct impact on my work.

Actually, I love golf clothes! I think this is the most interesting part of golf!

I promised myself: Before your 18th birthday, you're going to be at Jean Paul Gaultier. And it worked. I was hired.

People used to define me as a futurist designer, but, you know, the future is now for me.

I think the golden age of couture had some of the most incredible customers: women like Nan Kempner and all the icons.

With my designs and my ideas, I want to please myself first.

I'm always very stressed about making a new proposition every season. But in a way, it's a kind of addiction.

More than anything, I'm designing for a woman of today. I want to be a witness of my time.

I do love science-fiction and horror movies.

What I find most interesting in fashion is that it has to reflect our time. You have to witness your own moment.

You need something that puts a little distance between what you really are and what you want to show; it's a shield, a protection.

Never forget that what becomes timeless was once truly new.

Your priority has to be the creativity - and build a brand. That's what everybody did - Balenciaga, Dior, Saint Laurent. That's the smart thing to do.

I put pressure on myself to propose something new - I think it's the minimum that you can do as a fashion designer.

I'd rather work with someone who likes what I do than create something for the red carpet that won't make me happy.

You never do things thinking you will make a big statement. It just happens sometimes and you are lucky.

I grew up with the idea that once you found yourself with your clothes, why change?