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" I tell myself that I created the wardrobe of the contemporary woman, that I participated in the transformation of my times. "

Yves Saint Laurent

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" It pains me physically to see a woman victimized, rendered pathetic, by fashion. "

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" A visit to Marrakesh was a great shock to me. This city taught me color. "

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" I have often said that I wish I had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes. "

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" A good model can advance fashion by ten years. "

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" I live in solitude. I have need of solitude to do the next day's work. I can't be to parties where the noise tires me. I can't speak on the telephone. I must have complete calm. "

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" I couldn't love a woman who inspired me to be totally disinterested. If I fell in love with a woman for an artistic reason, or from the point of view of my work, I think it would rob her of something. "

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" I'm so secluded. Very alone. "

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" I want to thank all the women who have worn my clothes, the famous and the unknown, who have been so faithful to me and given me so much joy. "

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