It's easy to make clothes for a model, but when you can put them on real women and real curves, that's the test.
Interpretation
The true challenge in fashion is designing for real bodies rather than idealized models.
Tina Knowles emphasizes that while it may be straightforward to create clothing that looks appealing on a model, the true measure of design success lies in how well the garments fit and flatter actual women with diverse shapes and sizes. This statement acknowledges the importance of inclusivity in fashion and the need for designs that celebrate real beauty.
In practice
In a fashion show, to emphasize the importance of representation, one could quote this to highlight the need for diverse models.
I think what I often see is that people are frightened about fashion. Because it scares them or makes them feel insecure, so they just put it down. On the whole people that may say the mean things about our world I think that’s usually because they feel, in some ways, excluded or, you know, not a part of ‘the cool group’ so as a result they just mock it.
I never want to promote an ad that makes women feel bad about themselves, because when I was young, I never felt rich enough or fashionable enough or good enough. I felt talked down to by luxury fashion labels. There was a disconnect. They made me feel we weren't right for each other.
I always say: To be well dressed you must be well naked.
Style begins by looking good naked
Silk does for the body what diamonds do for the hand.
The thing I always try to remember is that feet are attached to the leg, and that you must prolong the silhouette. The shoe elongates the leg and does it discreetly. The goal is to get people to look at a woman's legs. It's all about the leg. No, it's not about the leg. It's about the woman.
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