Fashion is a very ongoing, renewing thing, about change and reaching for the next thing. You are permanently dissatisfied, and it's always got to get better.
Mary QuantRead
People call things 'vulgar' when they are new to them. When they have become old, they become 'good taste.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
Perceptions of taste are influenced by novelty and familiarity.
This quote by Mary Quant highlights how our perceptions of what is considered 'vulgar' or in 'good taste' change over time. It suggests that new ideas or concepts are often initially criticized until they become familiar, at which point they are accepted and appreciated as part of the cultural landscape.
Themes
TasteVulgarFashionCultureChange
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about evolving fashion trends, this quote could be used to illustrate how styles shift over generations.
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