Verbatim: Aug. 19, 2007

'I think it's time to move on, to change things. A challenge is sometimes not so good for our nerves, but that's the fun part of fashion.' —Dries Van Noten on his desire to turn away from vintage influences in favor of a new aesthetic

'Vintage is the last personal-style option that really has a sense of mystery.' —Cameron Silver, owner of popular L.A. vintage boutique Decades

'If a brand does not evolve, it dies. On the other hand, if a brand changes too much, it can die.' —Paulo Melim Andersson, Chloé's new creative director

'After last season, we sat in the studio and asked ourselves, "Where do you go after futurism?" And someone said to me, "You want to go home."' —Alber Elbaz, creative director of Lanvin, who looked at the house's original sketches for inspiration

'The future is very difficult to define—everything is possible.' —Sarah Lerfel, co-owner of Parisian style mecca Colette

'To survive, you have to cut the roots to make new roots.' —Karl Lagerfeld explains why he doesn't hold on to the past

'I hope I've rescued women from wearing a naff dirndl skirt and corset at night.' —John Galliano on his 10th anniversary at Christian Dior