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 aspects of clothes. But, I feel that what sets us apart from social, economic, and even… — 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
