Oleg Cassini Quotes
Born: April 11, 1913
Oleg Cassini was more than a legendary fashion designer to the stars; he was a master of resilience and an architect of unwavering focus. Escaping war-torn Europe, he rebuilt his life in America with relentless determination, eventually dressing First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and defining an era of elegance. His philosophy was forged in adversity: true style is not just fabric, but the discipline to see a vision through against all odds. Cassini’s quotes resonate because they strip away pretense, offering a blueprint for transforming chaos into purpose. He reminds us that focus is the ultimate luxury, and resilience, the finest tailoring of the human spirit.
Oleg Cassini Quotes (28)
"The best of life is to embark on an adventure with a woman interested in having an adventure with you."
— Oleg Cassini"Every time you choose a perfume, you are voting. And, of course, I hope you vote for me. Not only for my ego, but for my pocketbook. The more you buy, the more money I make."
— Oleg Cassini"I drive my own horses in a race. And I always have."
— Oleg Cassini"My philosophy is this: Do not tamper with the anatomy of a woman's body; do not camouflage it."
— Oleg Cassini"A first date should be elegant. In comfortable surroundings. A place with excellent food, where you can talk easily and get to know each other."
— Oleg Cassini"A designer is like a doctor for a woman. He has a specific job, and if he is doing it well, he will have the gratitude of the woman for the rest of his life."
— Oleg Cassini"The first lady must be a leader. She must not be a follower."
— Oleg Cassini"Today's designers don't care if fashion has no relationship to human anatomy."
— Oleg Cassini"Clothes are designed for the media, because it's a great show."
— Oleg Cassini"Fashion anticipates."
— Oleg Cassini"Be mobile at all times, even if it causes you suffering or feelings of loneliness. Unless you're willing to do that, you're never going to get the bigger rewards."
— Oleg Cassini"I am a great believer in luck."
— Oleg Cassini"My goal in life was to pursue the good life."
— Oleg Cassini"I'm the first American designer who went all over the world."
— Oleg Cassini"What is more important, the reality or the perception? I am perceived to be an important designer. It's enough for me."
— Oleg Cassini"I spent half my life being hurt. The leftovers of hurt are an automatic gesture, like a dog that salivates."
— Oleg Cassini"I was brought up in Florence, a beautiful medieval town whose rhythm is completely in antiquity."
— Oleg Cassini"Life is such a tragicomedy."
— Oleg Cassini"I am neither the handsomest nor the richest nor the most powerful, but I've had the greatest women in the world."
— Oleg Cassini"I have programmed myself to be at least 105 years old."
— Oleg Cassini"A woman who laughs is a woman conquered."
— Oleg Cassini"A healthy mind and body are essential. No excesses. Proper food. The body is like a Rolls-Royce. With care, it could last 200 years. It's a dynamo; the more you use it, the more you recharge it."
— Oleg Cassini"In our society, everyone wants to be a celebrity overnight."
— Oleg Cassini"Looks, health and elegance are what counts. Someone can look wonderful in a sweatsuit."
— Oleg Cassini"I've been around tennis, and I have a feeling for the sport. I still play tennis, and I can still do a lot of harm to a lot of people."
— Oleg Cassini"At the very beginning of my career, when I opened my business in Italy, I was also a ranked tennis player. I had won many tournaments. To be an athlete was my first choice. Second choice: designer. However! There was more money in being a designer at that time."
— Oleg Cassini"Every poor designer can go with things that are popular at the moment."
— Oleg Cassini"You might say that I'm the Michelangelo of the dress business."
— Oleg Cassini