[*Haute couture implies precision in lines] Haute couture consists of secrets whispered from generation to generation, ... If, in ready-to-wear, a garment is manufactured according to standard sizes, the haute couture garment adapts to any imperfection in order to eliminate it.


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Benny boo boo...boo boo boo!
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He's a pisser.
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Everything has yet to be invented. I never say 'green' - I say 'greener.' It's g...
YVES BEHAR
Integrating breakthrough technology into everyday products is always a challenge; at the same time, ...
YVES BEHAR
Design needs a new relationship with the world, one that is more focused on our planet's needs.
YVES BEHAR
My mantra is: 'Good design accelerates the adoption of new ideas.'
YVES BEHAR
Design is a tool that either allows us to create new markets or disrupt existing ones.
YVES BEHAR
Sometimes you can find peace of mind by transferring yourself to different situations. They're j...
YVES BEHAR
I truly believe that everything Sci-fi taught me as a child about an efficient and wondrous world wi...
YVES BEHAR
If you don't love something, it's not functional, in my opinion.
YVES BEHAR
Consumers want products that tell stories, have magic, and inspire.
YVES BEHAR
Design certainly has a cosmetic, aesthetic aim. It always aims at making things beautiful. But relev...
YVES BEHAR
The notion of 'reduce and refine' is one I've pursued. I truly believe that by making th...
YVES BEHAR
Our principal role as designers is to accelerate new ideas and the adoption of new ideas.
YVES BEHAR
Pacifists are like sheep who believe that wolves are vegetarians.
YVES MONTAND
For each project I do, I try to surprise myself, do the unexpected, and change my own status quo. Fr...
YVES BEHAR
I am still not a fussy eater, although I do enjoy good food.
YVES CHAUVIN
When I was young I had an apprenticeship as an engineer.
YVES ROSSY
Geography has no bearing on it, nor have the interests of the community in which I work.
YVES TANGUY
I think every business, really, has a unique reason for being, unique assets, unique attributes, a u...
YVES BEHAR
For me, it's not about being the best designer. I'm interested in being the best partner. Th...
YVES BEHAR
The painting develops before my eyes, unfolding its surprises as it progresses. It is this which giv...
YVES TANGUY
I pray that these ordeals pass for you without leaving bitterness in your heart, the only danger we ...
YVES JéGO
Where does the strength of a sovereign really lie? Not in weapons, but in the natural support of his...
YVES JéGO
There is a feeling of energy in this accumulation of beauty, a feeling which warms the heart. Your p...
YVES JéGO
The biggest challenge is that when people look at low price point products, they essentially invest ...
YVES BEHAR
No Bank Qualify! Owner Financing 8% down, 7.99% interest Conejo Valley, Ventura & San Fernando Valle...
YVES BAGGI
The role of designers and product makers is to really become much better editors. What kind of funct...
YVES BEHAR
We tried washing the glue off. It didn't work.
YVES BRUN
There are obvious applications since this adhesive works on wet surfaces. One possibility would be a...
YVES BRUN
This seems like organized attacks to me. They have real mobile tactics, coming on a scooter, throwin...
YVES BOT
Kodak has always represented innovation that is approachable while delivering the craft of filmmakin...
YVES BEHAR
I wanted to be a writer as a teen... so storytelling was my first love. In my late teens, design bec...
YVES BEHAR
I am convinced that this new organization will serve the best interests of our Montreal studio. The ...
YVES GUILLEMOT
There are enormous differences between Swiss Jews and those in Germany and Austria, due to the lack ...
YVES KUGELMANN
Hudson's Bay board has carefully considered the recommendation by its special committee and advisors...
YVES FORTIER
What would happen if we started outsourcing management and kept product development in-house?
YVES HANOULLE
Only when you trust people, they will start trusting you.
YVES HANOULLE
A shared vision is a state, not a statement.
YVES HANOULLE
Only when you trust managers, they will start trusting you.
YVES HANOULLE
Coaching is about destabilizing people's boxes: when they can't use their normal "fixed" box, their ...
YVES HANOULLE
If you are looking for a silver bullet, be sure you are not the werewolf
YVES HANOULLE
The best moment to write a test was before you wrote a feature. The second best moment to write a te...
YVES HANOULLE
After considering several offers for the company, (the board) has unanimously endorsed and is recomm...
YVES FORTIER
Sunday is different than all the other days. Even the sun is different.
YVES MONTAND