Showing your femininity should help your career and not go against your career. Dressing like a man, using the suit to look powerful - that was the '80s, and that didn't help women.
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A business woman needs a successful mix of design and practicality. I look for that special piece that sets the watch apart from the norm. I want to have something unique that differentiates itself with style and glamour.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A successful businesswoman combines both creative design and practicality to stand out.
In this quote, Donatella Versace emphasizes the importance of blending aesthetic appeal with functionality in women's fashion. She highlights the desire for uniqueness and individuality in style, suggesting that true success in business comes from offering distinctive products that attract attention and convey a sense of glamour.
Themes
BusinessFashionDesignPracticalityUniquenessGlamour
In practice
Example use cases
During a fashion seminar, this quote could inspire budding designers to balance creativity with market needs.
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My mother didn't want me to be in fashion. She was in the fashion business, so was my brother, and she thought it was too crazy for me. She wanted me to be married with children, to be independent, yes, but not to have a crazy life.
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