In Italy they take cheap cloth and make it look expensive, but I take expensive cloth and make it look cheap. They just don't understand.
Vivienne WestwoodRead
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
What this quote means
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.
Themes
FashionDesignInclusivityReal WomenBody Positivity
In practice
Example use cases
In a fashion show, to emphasize the importance of representation, one could quote this to highlight the need for diverse models.
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