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Fashion is in the sky, the streets, fashion has to do with ideas, the way in which we live, the events surrounding us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Fashion reflects the context of our lives and surroundings.
Coco Chanel emphasizes that fashion is not just about clothing but is deeply influenced by the environment, culture, and ideas that surround us. It suggests that fashion is a manifestation of our experiences and the world we live in.
Themes
FashionIdeasLifeCultureEnvironment
In practice
Example use cases
During a fashion seminar discussing the impact of global events on design trends.
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