It pains me physically to see a woman victimized, rendered pathetic, by fashion. We must never confuse elegance with snobbery. We must never confuse elegance with snobbery. Fashions fade, style is eternal. I wish I had invented blue jeans. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes.

I am no longer concerned with sensation and innovation, but with the perfection of my style. 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. I wish I had invented blue jeans. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity – all I hope for in my clothes. 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. I am no longer concerned with sensation and innovation, but with the perfection of my style.