I never like to think that I design for a particular person. I design for the woman I wanted to be, the woman I used to be, and - to some degree - the woman I'm still a little piece of.
Diane Von FurstenbergRead
It was not the story of design or clothes, it was the fantasy of women that made me want to work in fashion.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The essence of fashion lies in the creativity and dreams of women, rather than just the design itself.
Alber Elbaz emphasizes that fashion goes beyond mere clothing and design; it embodies the imagination and aspirations of women. This perspective highlights the importance of understanding the emotional connections and fantasies that drive the fashion industry, suggesting that true creativity in fashion is inspired by the desires and stories of women.
Themes
FashionWomenCreativityDesignImagination
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the impact of fashion on culture.
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