Coco Chanel, a name synonymous with timeless elegance and bold innovation in the world of fashion, has left a legacy of wisdom that transcends apparel and style. Her quotes reflect her distinctive perspective on life, empowerment, luxury, and beauty, inspiring generations. This article delves into 10 themes of Chanel's iconic quotes, encapsulating her philosophy through a collection of memorable sayings designed to resonate with today's audience.
Quotes on Elegance
"Elegance is when the inside is as beautiful as the outside."
"Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance."
"Fashion fades, only style remains the same."
"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous."
"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only."
"Elegance is refusal."
"Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman."
"Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury."
"Elegance does not consist in putting on a new dress."
"Fashion is architecture: it is a matter of proportions."
"A woman can be overdressed but never over elegant."
"Fashion is made to become unfashionable."
Quotes on Independence
"The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud."
"Women have always been the strong ones of the world."
"Don't spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door."
"I decided who I wanted to be, and that is who I am."
"In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different."
"I am not young, but I feel young. The day I feel old, I will go to bed and stay there."
"There are people who have money and people who are rich."
"I don't care what you think about me. I don't think about you at all."
"How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone."
"Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable."
"I was born curious."
"Some people think luxury is the opposite of poverty. It is not. It is the opposite of vulgarity."
Quotes on Fashion and Style
"Fashion changes, but style endures."
"Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening."
"A woman with good shoes is never ugly."
"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only."
"In fashion, you know you have succeeded when there is an element that doesn't belong."
"A fashion that does not reach the streets is not a fashion."
"Fashion is made to become unfashionable."
"I don’t do fashion, I am fashion."
"One cannot be forever innovating. I want to create classics."
"Fashion is architecture: it is a matter of proportions."
"Nothing goes out of fashion sooner than a long dress with a very low neck."
"Fashion does not exist unless it goes down into the streets."
Quotes on Beauty
"Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself."
"Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty."
"The best color in the whole world is the one that looks good on you."
"The face you have at twenty is the one God gave you; at forty, you forged yourself, and at fifty you get the face you deserve."
"There is no time for cut-and-dried monotony."
"A woman who doesn’t wear perfume has no future."
"My life didn’t please me, so I created my life."
"Elegance is not standing out, but being remembered."
"Adornment, what a science! Beauty, what a weapon! Modesty, what elegance!"
"The best things in life are free. The second best are very expensive."
"A woman can be over dressed but never over elegant."
"Beauty is when you can appreciate yourself. When you love yourself, that's when you're most beautiful."
Quotes on Life and Experience
"You live but once; you might as well be amusing."
"Life becomes easier when you know who you are and what your purpose is."
"Don't spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door."
"I am not young but I feel young. The day I feel old, I will go to bed and stay there."
"How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone."
"There are people who have money and people who are rich."
"Innovation! One cannot be forever innovating. I want to create classics."
"Great loves too must be endured."
"As long as you know men are like children, you know everything."
"Success is most often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable."
"The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud."
"In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different."
Quotes on Luxury
"Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury."
"Some people think luxury is the opposite of poverty. It is not. It is the opposite of vulgarity."
"The best things in life are free. The second best are very expensive."
"Luxury for me is not something to show off, but subtlety and comfort."
"Material luxury can actually be waste, but comfort is truly luxurious."
"A woman who doesn't wear perfume has no future."
"Luxury is a necessity that begins where necessity ends."
"The best things in life are free, but the ultimate luxury is a well-earned life."
"Elegance has an intellectual element: a right balance between comfort and style."
"Luxury is not the richness of stuff; it is the richness of your spirit."
"The ultimate luxury is being able to relax and spend your time as you choose."
"A luxury once sampled is no longer a luxury."
Quotes on Identity
"In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different."
"How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone."
"I decided who I wanted to be, and that is who I am."
"A girl should be two things: who and what she wants."
"Fashion is in the sky, in the street."
"Women have always been the strong ones of the world."
"I don't care what you think about me. I don't think about you at all."
"My life didn’t please me, so I created my life."
"You can be gorgeous at thirty, charming at forty, and irresistible for the rest of your life."
"There are people who have money and people who are rich."
"I am not young, but I feel young. The day I feel old, I will go to bed and stay there."
"In order to be irreplaceable, you must be a constant renewal of yourself."
Quotes on Feminine Strength
"A woman should be two things: who and what she wants."
"Women have always been the strong ones of the world."
"Elegance is when the inside is as beautiful as the outside."
"A woman can be overdressed but never over elegant."
"Jewelry is not made to give women an aura of wealth, but to make them beautiful."
"The best things in life are free. The second best are very expensive."
"Women have this feeling and I don’t want you to forget: You are honored, you have the power."
"In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different."
"There are people who have money and people who are rich."
"The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud."
"Success is most often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable."
"Fashion is made to become unfashionable."
Quotes on Success
"Success is most often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable."
"The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud."
"Don't spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door."
"In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different."
"A woman who doesn’t wear perfume has no future."
"There are people who have money and people who are rich."
"Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable."
"I decided who I wanted to be, and that is who I am."
"Fashion is made to become unfashionable."
"Fashion fades, only style remains the same."
"Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury."
"The best things in life are free. The second best are very expensive."
Quotes on Wisdom
"The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud."
"Elegance is refusal."
"In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different."
"There are people who have money and people who are rich."
"The best color in the whole world is the one that looks good on you."
"Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance."
"What is finally important is that you learn to love yourself."
"Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury."
"Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself."
"Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty."
"Elegance does not consist in putting on a new dress."
"The best things in life are free. The second best are very expensive."
Final words
Coco Chanel's quotes extend beyond the boundaries of fashion, offering a guide for life’s journey. They speak to the soul of identity, courage, and the essence of elegance and luxury. Her words inspired empowerment and individuality routinely while emphasizing beauty and quality. As her wisdom reveals, the essence of life is not merely in the material but in the pride of self-belief and perseverance. Whether you refer to her musings on how to carry oneself, her notions of luxury, or her powerful advocacy of women's strengths, Chanel's ideology is one that continues to endure and flourish across generations, remaining relevant and cherished. Let these quotes be a testament to the simplicity of style, the complexity of identity, and the timeless quest for success and fulfillment. Embrace them, reflect on them, and let them inspire the fashion of your life.
