There are some designers who flash and burn - Courreges is an example of that. But he still marked fashion history. And I don't think that longevity is always a badge of honor. Modern brand management means that we are always celebrating birthdays, when what is exciting about fashion is innovation, not repetition.
Interpretation
Fashion is about innovation rather than just lasting popularity.
In this quote, Suzy Menkes reflects on the nature of fashion and design, arguing that the merit of a designer should not solely be based on their longevity in the industry. She proposes that what truly matters in fashion is innovation and the ability to push boundaries, rather than merely maintaining a brand over time. This perspective challenges the traditional notion that a long-lasting brand is inherently superior.
In practice
This quote can be used in a fashion design class to emphasize the importance of creativity over tradition.
If fashion is for everyone, is it fashion? The answer goes far beyond the collections and relates to the speed of fast fashion. There is no longer a time gap between when a small segment of fashion-conscious people pick up a trend and when it is all over the sidewalks.
For me the true business of photography is to capture a bit of reality (whatever that is) on film...if, later, the reality means something to someone else, so much the better.
Our tree became the talking tree of the fairy tale; legends and stories nestled like birds in its branches.
The great men of music close periods; they do not inaugurate them. The pioneer work, the finding of new paths, is left to smaller men.
Or bid the soul of Orpheus sing Such notes as, warbled to the string, Drew iron tears down Pluto's cheek.
My hope is that witnessing the beautiful harmony created by merging different musical melodies will help people realize the beauty in our own differences.
When you look at hip-hop, I want to do that: to spit fire and take our best from the ashes to build our kingdom; to recognize all the regional styles, conscious lyrics, the tracks, underground, mainstream, the way we treat each other. Lose the garbage and rebuild our scene.
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