Always choose style over fashion: wear something that makes you look beautiful.
Carolina HerreraRead
I don't believe in naming clients to get press. I hated it when I was a couture client. If the dresses don't sell themselves, there is something wrong.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of quality and authenticity over publicity and recognition.
Carolina Herrera expresses her belief that true value should come from the quality of the product itself, rather than relying on the names or prestige of clients to gain attention. She reflects on her own experiences as a couture client, suggesting that if a garment cannot stand on its own merits, then it is flawed. This statement underlines the philosophy that genuine value and good design should ultimately attract appreciation and success without needing external validation.
Themes
QualityAuthenticityDesignSuccessValue
In practice
Example use cases
This quote would be impactful in a presentation about the importance of quality in design.
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