I want my clothes, my stores, everything I design to have that feeling of being natural and easy. And that takes effort, but you try not to have it show.
Ralph LaurenRead
I'm giving curvy women a seat at a table that we've never been invited to before - a table with high-end fashion people who have never considered us beautiful.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Ashley Graham advocates for the inclusion of curvy women in high-end fashion, promoting diversity and body positivity.
In this quote, Ashley Graham emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in the fashion industry by stating that curvy women are often overlooked and not deemed beautiful by high-end fashion icons. She aims to create a space where curvier body types are accepted and celebrated, highlighting the need for representation and challenging conventional beauty standards.
Themes
Body PositivityInclusivityCurvy WomenFashionDiversity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about body positivity at a fashion conference.
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