French people are charming, adorable but not extremely generous with foreigners, but they believe in what they do. I feel proud in exchange because what I did in restoration is something I did for La France. — Valentino Garavani Copy Share Image
I put the number 7 on my t-shirt because this is the number of my championships but also because it was the number of… — Valentino Garavani Copy Share Image
My title rivals are behind me but at the moment I am not thinking about that. My target is to finish on the podium… — Valentino Garavani Copy Share Image
I am like a freight train. Working on the details, twisting them and playing with them over the years, but always staying on the… — Valentino Garavani Copy Share Image
I am happy that thousands of students, young designers and fashion people will be able to see and study my work in every aspect… — Valentino Garavani Copy Share Image
An evening dress that reveals a woman's ankles while walking is the most disgusting thing I have ever seen. — Valentino Garavani Copy Share Image
I love the 2000s because everyone started to love haute couture. — Valentino Garavani Copy Share Image
Unfortunately, the greatest photographers don't pay extreme attention to the clothes. If they decide to put a dress in a bathtub or in front… — Valentino Garavani Copy Share Image
I am especially grateful that I have been able to keep my own style over the decades, in spite of the many changes that… — Valentino Garavani Copy Share Image
When I entertain at home, I take time and pleasure in the small details that make all the difference. Entertaining is about giving to… — Valentino Garavani Copy Share Image
My first year, people were interested in me because I was new. Then the press started to come. — Valentino Garavani Copy Share Image
Very few designers today design - it's very important to be able to do your own sketch on paper and then explain [your vision]… — Valentino Garavani Copy Share Image
![“Very few designers today design - it's very important to be able to do your own sketch on paper and then explain [your vision] to the fabric cutters. Instead, lots of designers drape - it's the new way.” quote by Valentino Garavani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/580/valentino-garavani-25109_able_very-few-designers-today-design-it-s-ver_1872950.jpg)