Historical costumes from the 18th and 19th centuries look so complicated, but when you see the patterns, it's very systematic. I've always been impressed by how the patterns economize the fabric. — Olivier Theyskens Copy Share Image
I would love, just once, to do costumes for a movie. I almost did some theater, but it is very different from what I am used to doing as a fashion designer. — Olivier Theyskens Copy Share Image
When other boys dreamt of going to the moon or becoming doctors, I wanted to be a designer. — Olivier Theyskens Copy Share
I love to see what they [Michelle Obama and Kate Middleton] wear but I am not interested. It’s not natural. If you are a… — Olivier Theyskens Copy Share
I see the city as an organism, shaped through time by the little humans having habits and doing millions of stuff in and out… — Olivier Theyskens Copy Share
I like to be lazy. I do like to be busy and really active, but when that's done, you can be sure I will… — Olivier Theyskens Copy Share
For a long time I have been thinking about affordable fashion - you can be disappointed when not so many people can wear your… — Olivier Theyskens Copy Share
I always like to preserve my freedom. I've never really been attached to any place; that's probably why I kept moving. I like to… — Olivier Theyskens Copy Share
Our eyes reflect light. Better that the lips are more like a rose petal. — Olivier Theyskens Copy Share
Historical costumes from the 18th and 19th centuries look so complicated, but when you see the patterns, it's very systematic. I've always been impressed… — Olivier Theyskens Copy Share
Personally, I am not so affected by my environment. What I build in the creative process is not necessarily connected to what I am… — Olivier Theyskens Copy Share
Art is the way people see things, and I think it's great when individuals can find in fashion something they truly believe is artistic — Olivier Theyskens Copy Share
Even during the golden age of fashion, you had haute couture houses where the designers didn't have money. — Olivier Theyskens Copy Share
I haven't made many wedding dresses. It's a dress very, very important for the girl; it's important to know the person, I believe, but… — Olivier Theyskens Copy Share
A black dress is beautiful! It's a good choice. It could be the wrong choice at certain events or situations, but it's very rare… — Olivier Theyskens Copy Share
