I hate pretty. It’s a very empty word. It gives a bad name to beauty.
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We're dealing with sophisticated customers. What's most important to these women is individuality. I have to create things she'll want to wear, no matter who she is.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of individuality in fashion for sophisticated customers.
Oscar De La Renta highlights the necessity of understanding and catering to the individuality of women in fashion. He stresses that the key to successful design lies in creating pieces that resonate with each woman's unique identity, regardless of her background or personality.
Themes
IndividualityFashionSophisticationDesignWomen
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a fashion seminar discussing the importance of understanding customer needs.
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