Since everything is in our heads, we had better not lose them.
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I like fashion to go down to the street, but I can't accept that it should originate there.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Fashion should be inspired by the street but not solely created there.
Coco Chanel's quote expresses her belief that while street style is important and influential in the fashion world, the true essence and creativity of fashion should originate from higher artistic standards and insights. She acknowledges the vitality of street fashion but emphasizes that it should be an inspiration rather than the foundation of fashion trends.
Themes
FashionStreet StyleCreativityArtistic Expression
In practice
Example use cases
During a fashion seminar, this quote could highlight the importance of artistic direction in fashion design.
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