I wish you didn't have to design so often. Try to do quality and cut down on quantity. I think fashion is very, very important.
Vivienne WestwoodRead
I'm a fashion designer and people think, what do I know?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Fashion designers are often underestimated by others regarding their expertise.
Vivienne Westwood’s quote highlights the common misconception that fashion designers lack substantial knowledge or expertise beyond mere aesthetics. It underscores the complex skills and insights needed in fashion design, challenging the simplistic view that people hold about the profession and its creative processes.
Themes
FashionDesignExpertisePerceptionCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
During a fashion seminar to illustrate the depth of knowledge designers have.
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