Over the course of the years, I've learned [that] fashion is a fascinating business about selling magic. It is done on the backs of our optimism and our insecurity. It is as much psychology as commerce. But I've also learned that every day we make split second decisions about people based on their attire and those decisions can have powerful implications - see the story of Trayvon Martin and his hoodie. It's important for us to understand how fashion works and how we connect to it.
I like some of the oversized silhouettes. It's a nice change and exudes ease. Also like the upmarket street wear. It's fashion that reaches people wh… - Robin Givhan
I like some of the oversized silhouettes. It's a nice change and exudes ease. Also like the upmarket street wear. It's fashion that reaches people wh…
- Robin Givhan
Avoiding the appearance of queenly behavior is politically wise. But it does American culture no favors if a first lady tries so hard to be average t… - Robin Givhan
Avoiding the appearance of queenly behavior is politically wise. But it does American culture no favors if a first lady tries so hard to be average t…
I'm not a vintage/thrift shop girl. I don't have the patience. - Robin Givhan
I'm not a vintage/thrift shop girl. I don't have the patience.
There is nothing "useful" about fashion, which is why it is fashion and not clothes. My personal opinion about the runway is that it should be used t… - Robin Givhan
There is nothing "useful" about fashion, which is why it is fashion and not clothes. My personal opinion about the runway is that it should be used t…
I hate yoga pants anywhere but the gym. - Robin Givhan
I hate yoga pants anywhere but the gym.
How much of fashion is fueled by insecurity - for better or worse? - Robin Givhan
How much of fashion is fueled by insecurity - for better or worse?
Because what the fashion industry loves, it woos - then swallows whole. - Robin Givhan
Because what the fashion industry loves, it woos - then swallows whole.
Clothes are incredibly symbolic. - Robin Givhan
Clothes are incredibly symbolic.
I get enough fashion news in my professional life. I like interiors during my downtime. - Robin Givhan
I get enough fashion news in my professional life. I like interiors during my downtime.
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