American and Italian women stimulate designers to do new things. — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
It was always my dream to be a dress designer, and my mother accepted that decision. — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
People say I am a classic designer. I don't try to be classic, but I do try to be simple and elegant. — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
All a woman needs to be chic is a raincoat, two suits, a pair of trousers and a cashmere sweater — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
Balenciaga was my religion. Since I'm a believer, for me, there's Balenciaga, and the good Lord. — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
To be a couture designer is not only to create dresses but to adapt your line to your private customers. It is… — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
In the early '50s, it was still the time of Christian Dior's New Look. Every dress was big and important, and I… — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
Mine is one of the most beautiful professions in fashion: making others happy with an idea... I am happy because I did… — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
Always I remember when I am young, I ask my mother, 'I really want to be a dress designer.' In that time,… — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
You work around a body and adapt the clothes to your own customer, and this is the interesting part. This is why… — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
Balenciaga taught me everything I know. He taught me to care for the details, that it was not necessary to sew on… — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
I don't think I am avant-garde. I made a lot of creations and created harmony with my fabrics, but I was not… — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
Like in great painting and architecture, in couture, to make clothes you must eliminate, eliminate, eliminate to obtain the true sense of… — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
The dress must follow the body of a woman, not the body following the shape of the dress. — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
When you are a designer, what's important is to be aware of things. Everything should lead to an idea, a line to… — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
I had the fortune to evolve at a time when fashion was very important, and women dressed themselves very well. A woman… — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
I think all beautiful women have a clean look. They like things that are simple. — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
I absolutely believe my talent is God-given. I ask God for a lot, but I also thank him. I'm a very demanding believer. — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
I think when you sell your company and are no longer the master of driving it, it's quite difficult. — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
People say I am a classic designer. I don't try to be classic, but I do try to be simple and elegant. — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
I am of tradition, but that doesn't mean I have an old outlook on life. — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
If you want to express yourself, it is difficult to be by yourself. You must have people around you who understand the same music.… — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
Balenciaga taught me everything I know. He taught me to care for the details, that it was not necessary to sew on a button… — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
I haven't really got a green thumb, but I love gardens and their architecture. — Hubert de Givenchy Copy Share Image
