Coco Chanel/established Couturi%C3%A8re

Famous quotes containing the words coco chanel, chanel and/or established:

    Fashion is architecture: it is a matter of proportions.
    Coco Chanel (1883–1971)

    Why am I so determined to put the shoulder where it belongs? Women have very round shoulders that push forward slightly; this touches me and I say: “One must not hide that!” Then someone tells you: “The shoulder is on the back.” I’ve never seen women with shoulders on their backs.
    —Coco Chanel (1883–1971)

    [Rousseau] has not had the precaution to throw any veil over his sentiments; and as he scorns to dissemble his contempt of established opinions, he could not wonder that all the zealots were in arms against him.
    David Hume (1711–1776)