Top 14 Quotes by Nicolas Ghesquiere

I'm always very stressed about making a new proposition every season. But in a way, it's a kind of addiction.

I think the golden age of couture had some of the most incredible customers: women like Nan Kempner and all the icons.

Never forget that what becomes timeless was once truly new.

In terms of design, it's true the world has an influence. But, as a designer, you have to protect yourself. You have to look at the world and then forget it.

Your priority has to be the creativity - and build a brand. That's what everybody did - Balenciaga, Dior, Saint Laurent. That's the smart thing to do.

I grew up in a family that played golf, and my brother was much better than me, so I kind of put that aside. I had to be good at something other than golf.

Of course I live in my time, and I'm really curious. But, at the same time, I don't think it has a direct impact on my work.

In this work, you have to convince everyone all the time, at different levels, to support your dream. I learned you have to be confident in order to do that.

What I find most interesting in fashion is that it has to reflect our time. You have to witness your own moment.

With my designs and my ideas, I want to please myself first.