I try to make clothes the way Lou Reed does music, with minimal chord changes. It's about giving everything I make a worn, softened feel. It's about an elegance being tinged with the barbaric, the luxury of not caring.
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Fashion can be about escapism but I have always been interested in the aspirational side of it - wanting to present the self you hope eventually to become.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Fashion allows individuals to express their dreams and aspirations through their appearance.
In this quote, Rick Owens reflects on the dual nature of fashion as both a means of escape and a way to express one's aspirations. He emphasizes his focus on the aspirational aspect of fashion—how it can serve as a medium through which individuals present the best version of themselves and embody the identities they hope to achieve.
Themes
FashionAspirationSelf-PresentationIdentityExpression
In practice
Example use cases
In a fashion show, where designers showcase their latest collections to highlight aspirational designs.
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