Though, of course, Vreeland’s forte was style (“Style – all who have it share one thing: originality”) and fashion (“I think fashion must be the most intoxicating release from the banality of the world”). I think if you live in a rarefied, marvelous atmosphere, you’re happier.” I don’t believe in the middle of the road because I don’t think it’s good company. “I believe in the rare, the extravagant, the utmost of everything. “I think it’s a great mistake to cater to popularity. No taste is what I am against,” she once said.Ĭreative thinking and originality were of deep importance to Vreeland. “A little bad taste is like a nice splash of paprika.

Never one to hold back, she opined on every facet of life – and though her observations were always sharply astute, they were never spoken with malice. But Vreeland was as famous for her witty aphorisms and insightful edicts as she was for her knack of predicting the next big thing. Now, a new book brings together Vreeland’s most incisive quotes, all of which depict her clear leadership, vision and timeless wit, accompanied by illustrations by acclaimed artist and designer Luke Edward Hall.Īs the “empress of fashion”, renowned for her innate sense of style and flair, Vreeland launched many iconic careers – Lauren Bacall, Anjelica Huston, Edie Sedgewick and Twiggy, to name but a few – and established countless trends. An editor at both Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, she was the final word on style – indeed, she became as famous for her bon mots as for her savoir-faire. Diana Vreeland was many things: 20th century icon, tastemaker, doyenne of high fashion.

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