I think what I often see is that people are frightened about fashion. Because it scares them or makes them feel insecure, so they just put it down. On the whole people that may say the mean things about our world I think that’s usually because they feel, in some ways, excluded or, you know, not a part of ‘the cool group’ so as a result they just mock it.
Interpretation
People often criticize fashion out of fear and insecurity, feeling excluded from social groups.
In this quote, Anna Wintour highlights the role of fear and insecurity in people's attitudes toward fashion. Those who mock fashion trends may be expressing their own feelings of exclusion or inadequacy, as they struggle to connect with the social dynamics that fashion can represent. This fear can lead individuals to dismiss or belittle something they do not understand or feel a part of, ultimately reflecting their own vulnerabilities rather than the merit of fashion itself.
In practice
This quote can be used in a fashion seminar to discuss the psychological effects of fashion on society.
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