I love and admire everyone who is different. I love that. The 'jet set' is banal. 'Good taste' is banal. Eccentricity is chic. Good taste paralyzes. But punk or street fashion or a tattoo-covered body, that is interesting to me, and that I love. I didn't go to fashion school. I learned from watching couture shows on TV and reading magazines. That made me dream.
Interpretation
The quote celebrates individuality and expresses admiration for unique styles over conventional aesthetics.
Jean Paul Gaultier emphasizes the value of eccentricity and individuality in fashion, suggesting that true creativity comes from embracing what makes us different. He criticizes the mainstream notions of 'good taste' as dull and restrictive, while finding inspiration in alternative forms of expression like punk and street fashion, showcasing how personal passion and self-expression are more meaningful than formal education or acceptance.
In practice
In a speech about embracing uniqueness in fashion, one might reference Gaultier's belief in the power of eccentricity.
The great thing about American women is their energy and the way they love to dress. French women don't really dress; they are too conservative, as it's always a question of money. In America, women are powerful and strong, determined. If they want to be an object, they choose to be in control.
I have always been drawn to designing fashions that are rebellious, like black leather jackets on suburban kinds, a corset dress, punk, blue jeans. I love that. Fashion changes all the time, and what is considered extreme or elegant or luxurious (or not luxurious) is changing all the time.
Dressing is a pleasure; clothes are not a joke.
I don't know exactly what is my impact, but I can say I am doing fashion my own way.
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