1) “Walk like you have three men walking behind you.” – Oscar de la Renta
2) “Being well dressed hasn’t much to do with having good clothes. It’s a question of good balance and good common sense.” – Oscar de la Renta
3) “Fashion is about dressing according to what’s fashionable. Style is more about being yourself.” – Oscar de la Renta
4) “The qualities I most admire in women are confidence and kindness.” – Oscar de la Renta
5) “What women have achieved in the last 50 years, I wish men would have achieved in the last 100.” – Oscar de la Renta
6) “There is always an emotional element to anything that you make.” – Oscar de la Renta
7) “Fashion is about the present and the immediate future. I think in terms of now.” – Oscar de la Renta
8) “We live in an era of globalization and the era of the woman. Never in the history of the world have women been more in control of their destiny.” – Oscar de la Renta
9) “Love. Be curious. Always try to do your best.” – Oscar de la Renta
10) “I’ve lived every day to the fullest, and I’ve had a marvelous time. I’ve tried to be nice to the people I care about, and ignore the ones I don’t. I enjoy what I’ve done.” – Oscar de la Renta
All pictures were taken in the de Young Museum of San Francisco. Check out here for more information about the exhibition Oscar de la Renta “The Retrospective”.
I like the quote about style meaning being yourself. I totally agree with that statement as there are lots of people that are not what is typically seen as ‘fashionable’ but are stylish.
The one about ‘good balance and common sense’ is my absolute favorite!
My favorite is definitely the last one and it’s so widely applicable. But I love all the quotes. I have always been a big fan of Oscar DE LA Renta dresses. They are simply beautiful.
This is a beautiful collection of dresses and quotes. I think my favorite is “The qualities I most admire in women are confidence and kindness.”
Oscar de la Renta was a great Fashion legend! Thanks for sharing his quotes and glimpse from Young Museum of San Francisco!
A true fashion icon! These are really fantastic quotes and I love the styles! I think the third and fifth are divine – my favorites! XO
Anna || A Lily Love Affair
These are all great quotes! But my favorite is Love, Be Curious. Always do your best. My parents used to say something very similar to me when I was growing up.
Such a fashion legend! I totally agree with being yourself when it comes to style. Otherwise, you feel awkward in whatever you’re wearing and that’s no fun for anyone.
Rosie | http://www.rosieromance.com
Great quotes. My favourites one is the last one “I’ve lived every day to the fullest, and I’ve had a marvelous time. I’ve tried to be nice to the people I care about, and ignore the ones I don’t. I enjoy what I’ve done.” – Oscar de la Renta
Fatima | http://www.blogsbyfa.com
These quotes are so powerful coming from a fashion legend. He uplifted women power with these. Such a nice being.
Love, be curious and always do your best is my favorite! http://www.sofarsosabine.com
Amazing recopilation, very inspirational! My fave is nº9
Rakel ♥ http://www.alovelystyle.com
being well dressed is being well balanced and having good common sense!:)..True that!