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Quote by Diana Vreeland

“I'm terrible on facts. But I always have an idea. If you have an idea, you're well ahead”

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Diana Vreeland was an influential fashion editor known for her profound impact on the fashion industry. Born on September 29, 1903, and passing away on August 22, 1989, Vreeland served as an editor for both 'Harper's Bazaar' and 'Vogue' magazines, leading the fashion trends with her unique aesthetic and innovative thinking. more

“One is born with good taste. It's very hard to acquire. You can acquire the patina of taste. But what Elsie Mendl had was something else that's particularly American––an appreciation of vulgarity. Vulgarity is a very important ingredient in life. I'm a great believer in vulgarity––if it's got vitality. A little bad taste is like a nice splash of paprika. We all need a splash of bad taste––it's hearty, it's healthy, it's physical. I think we could use more of it. No taste is what I'm against.”

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“Never worry about the facts. Just project an image to the public.”

Facts Worry Projects

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“If you had a bump on your nose, it made no difference so long as you had a marvelous body & good carriage. You held your head high, & you were a beauty You knew how to water-ski, & how to take a jet plane fast in the morning, arrive anywhere, & be anyone when you got off.”

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“Don't look back. Just go ahead. Give ideas away. Under every idea there's a new idea waiting to be born.”

Giving Looks Ideas Waiting Born New Ideas

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