I hate pretty. It’s a very empty word. It gives a bad name to beauty.
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I have always felt my role as a designer is to do the very best I can for a woman to make her look her best. Fashion is only fashion once a woman puts it on.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The designer's primary goal is to enhance a woman's appearance and confidence through fashion.
In this quote, Oscar De La Renta expresses his belief that a designer's role is to empower women by creating clothing that makes them feel and look their best. He emphasizes that fashion comes to life when a woman wears it, highlighting the importance of the wearer's confidence and individuality in the fashion experience.
Themes
FashionDesignWomenAppearanceEmpowerment
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a fashion design seminar to illustrate the designer's responsibility to their clients.
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