Black is the most controversial color on the spectrum, which is perhaps why fashion designers love it so much. In addition to its ability to visually slim the figure and add glamor to any look, it has been associated throughout history with elegance and power on the one hand, and humility and submission on the other. It was worn by priests and queens (remember Queen Victoria, Founder).
In the European tradition, black is the color of mourning, in Japan it is the color of seniority and experience.
Modern fashion designers have not bypassed the black color with their attention, and this is putting it mildly! For them, black has become the canvas on which they create their masterpieces. Black has always been and remains a fashionable constant, it is not for nothing that they say “This is the new black” about something that is in fashion, implying that it is becoming an actual classic.
"Women who wear black lead colorful lives."
Neiman Marcus
"I will stop wearing black when a darker color is invented."
Wednesday Adams
"I wear black because it is my symbol of rebellion against hypocrisy, against people whose minds are closed to the ideas of others."
Johnny Cash
“You can wear black anytime. You can wear it at any age. You can wear it for almost any occasion; and the little black dress is essential to a woman's wardrobe."
Christian Dior
"Black is the hardest color to wear... Apart from gray."
Diana Vreeland
“There is a perfect harmony in black and white. Their beauty is absolute."
Coco Chanel
"You can wear any color as long as it's black."
Henry Ford
"I work in three shades of black."
Ray Kawakubo
“Black is the most elegant color. It's the most intense color in the palette."
Ricardo Tisci
“But when I fell in love with black, it contained all colors. This was not a negation of color. It was a confession. Because black encompasses all colors. Black is the most aristocratic color of all.... You can rest easy, and it contains all colors."
Louise Nevelson
"Black includes all colors, pink pleases the eye."
Oscar de la Renta
“Black is not sad. What really depresses me are the bright colors. They are so empty, black is poetic. Can you imagine a poet in a bright yellow jacket? Me not!"*
Ann Demeulemeister
* Ann must not know about Vladimir Mayakovsky (Editor's note)
“Black is modest and arrogant at the same time. He is relaxed and mysterious. But the most important thing is that he tells others: "Do not disturb me, but I will not disturb you."
Yohji Yamamoto
“I love black for its strictness and sexuality. The woman in the black pencil skirt is perfect."
Yves Saint Laurent
"You can't be too dressy or not dressy enough in a little black dress."
Karl Lagerfeld
"I think in black."
Gareth Pugh
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I'm always interested in how others perceive the world.
And I collect sayings about color. These people feel the color.
Yoji Yamamoto, Vyacheslav Zaitsev, Donna Karan, Dasha Gauser, Tatyana Kotegova,
Christian Siriano, Patricia Field, Kirill Gasilin.
There is no systematization here, just pieces of interviews, quotes from films and programs.
If we talk about creating clothes, then the use of black is easy to explain, I always create only a silhouette ...
You don't need a color for this. Texture is important to me. Colored fabrics evoke in me a variety of feelings and moods,
which rather distract me, so when I have new idea I always picture her in black.
White or unpainted, that is, a grayish-beige material, also has a certain meaning that I do not like.
And black is like the quintessence of all colors, the result of their mixing. I find this very interesting because,
as I just said, it's like throwing everything into one cauldron, into the Black Sea, and forgetting.
If you treat the black color in this way, then it will be perceived somewhat hysterically,
It's like you're holding something very, very tightly.
Yohji Yamamoto, "Notes on Clothes and Cities"
Many beliefs and proverbs in Russia were associated with the color red. Initially, it was synonymous with the word "beautiful". AT modern world the expressions “red line”, “red sun”, “red maiden” are still used. Writers and artists had an ambiguous attitude towards this shade. On the web you can find quotes about the color red from famous people. So, for example, Charles Baudelaire was very fond of this shade. He said:
I want the grasses to be red and the trees to be blue. Nature has no imagination.
The influence of shades on a person's character
It is believed that the red color gives self-confidence even to timid and shy people. A person becomes more liberated and can talk for several hours in a row about things that are important to him. Psychologists recommend using this technique in your life. For example, if you have a report to read and you are very afraid, wear red underwear. This simple technique will give you self-confidence, and you will triumphantly complete your assigned mission.
Quotes about the color red in clothes
According to psychologists, this color symbolizes passion and energy. It suits the brave and strong people. But women with high blood pressure it should not be worn too often, as well as impulsive young ladies with a capricious character.
Designers say that red suits all young ladies without exception. And it doesn’t matter at all what age you are, breast size and eye color. Choose bright and original things for yourself and enjoy the attention from the opposite sex.
The creator of the famous American brand Bill Blass fully agrees with them. His quote reads:
When in doubt, wear red.
It was once believed that this color is completely unsuitable for men. Today, this statement has been refuted, and the representatives of the stronger sex are completely free to choose shades for their wardrobe. But since red is the color of passion, it's important to use it in moderation.
Inspiration in the hands of the artist
As for talented people and artists, their attitude to this color has always been ambiguous. One thing is clear - they all agree that red has a special energy and can be used for your own purposes. Therefore, their statements and quotes about the color red can be perceived very ambiguously. Here is what Jules Feiffer had to say about it:
Artists can paint the sky as red because they know it's blue. But not artists should draw everything as it is, otherwise people will think that a fool painted.
Yes, this shade is very difficult and requires caution in handling it. One thing is clear for sure: the color red is a source of powerful energy, and we can use it for our own purposes.
Black is the most controversial color on the spectrum, which is perhaps why fashionistas around the world adore it so much and outrageously. In addition to his super-ability to visually correct the figure and add sophistication to any image, he has always been associated with femininity and power on the one hand and humility and submission on the other. It is like a blank canvas on which you can draw whatever you want, create any image.
We bring to your attention ten interesting quotes about this color:
"I think in black" - Gareth Pugh.
“The world needs black to make white more visible.” – Bernard Werber
“Black is modest and arrogant at the same time. Black is lazy and simple, but mysterious. But above all, black says: “I don’t bother you – don’t bother me either.” – Yoshi Yamamoto.
“Black is not the color of sadness. Bright colors - that's what depresses me. They are so... empty. Black is poetic. How do you imagine a poet? In a bright yellow jacket? Probably not.” – Ann Demelemeister
“You can wear black anytime. You can wear it at any age. You can wear it for almost any occasion; and the “little black dress” is the staple of a woman’s wardrobe.” – Christian Dior
“Black is the hardest color to wear… Except for gray.” – Diana Vreeland
“Black is always elegant. It is the most perfect color in the palette.” – Riccardo Tisci
“Women who wear black live a colorful life,” Neiman Marcus.
“I wear black because I like it. I still do and will continue to do so as long as it means something to me. Black is my symbol of rebellion against the stagnant status quo, hypocritical houses of God, people whose minds are closed to other people's ideas. "- Johnny Cash.
