Vogue always did stand for people's lives. I mean, a new dress doesn't get you anywhere; it's the life you're living in the dress, and the sort of life you had lived before, and what you will do in it later.
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The only real elegance is in the mind; if you've got that, the rest really comes from it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True elegance originates from one's mindset, not just outward appearance.
Diana Vreeland's quote suggests that genuine elegance is a reflection of an individual's thoughts and intellect rather than merely external aesthetics. It emphasizes that a refined and sophisticated mindset is the true source of elegance, influencing how one presents themselves to the world.
Themes
EleganceMindBeautyAestheticsStyle
In practice
Example use cases
In a fashion seminar discussing the essence of style.
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