9 Quotes by Jean Patou

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    I wouldn't know how to design. I couldn't even if I wanted to, for I can't draw, and a pair of scissors in my hands becomes a dangerous weapon.

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    The American woman is a charming creature. She is of a type most unusual and delightful... And their feet and ankles are the most perfect in the world.

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    When I create a sports costume, I remember that it must not look - how do you say? - bedraggled.

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    Just like men, perfume is never perfect right away; you have to let it seduce you.

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    Certain dressmakers desire to pass for an artist. I have one ambition: that is to have good taste.

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    When I create a sports costume, I remember that it must not look – how do you say? – bedraggled.

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    When I create a sports costume, I remember that it must not look - how do you say? - 'bedraggled.'

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    To be truly 'soigne,' a man should have 80 suits.

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