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.
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