She said what?! Famous Wintour words

2 November 2015
By Fashion Quarterly

Anna-Wintour

“There is something about fashion that can make people very nervous.”

“Everyone should be sacked at least once in their career because ‘perfection doesn’t exist’.”

“Fashion goes in only one direction – forward – and I am a firm believer in thinking that way too.”

“I’m very good at delegating. People work much better when they have a real sense of responsibility. But at the same time, I don’t like surprises.”

“What people hate the most is indecision. Even if I’m completely unsure, I’ll pretend I know exactly what I’m talking about and make a decision.”

It’s all about timing. If it’s too soon, no one understands. If it’s too late, everyone’s forgotten.” (To a question about her reputationas an ‘Ice Woman’)

“Well, this week it’s been very cold, that’s all I can say.”

 

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