Unlike art, the consumption of fashion is not based primarily on knowledge or education but functions through visual awareness, a type of sensuality and perception of the corporeal self. — Valerie Steele Copy Share Image
The item of clothing that makes us feel powerful is the one that makes us feel confident and self-assured, that magically makes us look our best in all kinds of circumstances. — Valerie Steele Copy Share Image
The stiletto is the icon of erotic femininity. You're taller, thinner and curvier, all at the same time. What's not to like? — Valerie Steele Copy Share Image
Fashion is a part of the world and part of history. It's not a meaningless swirl of meaningless clothes. They (clothes) reflect the times. — Valerie Steele Copy Share Image
Fashion museums think the more you know about the significance of clothes culturally, the more interesting they are. We certainly don't neglect the aesthetic… — Valerie Steele Copy Share Image
Unlike art, the consumption of fashion is not based primarily on knowledge or education but functions through visual awareness, a type of sensuality and… — Valerie Steele Copy Share Image
Very rarely is there actually a functional reason for a fashion rule — Valerie Steele Copy Share Image
I think fashion is probably one of the most accessible and immediate forms of visual culture. In 1978, when I realized that I wanted… — Valerie Steele Copy Share Image
Fashion has been collected and exhibited for many years. People were picking up clothing of famous individuals, like Marie Antoinette's shoe or Napoleon's hat.… — Valerie Steele Copy Share Image
The item of clothing that makes us feel powerful is the one that makes us feel confident and self-assured, that magically makes us look… — Valerie Steele Copy Share Image
I think that a lot of our fashion history shows do touch on important issues. Fashion and Technology obviously does, because technology is impacting… — Valerie Steele Copy Share Image
