Ugly is attractive, ugly is exciting. Maybe because it is newer. The investigation of ugliness is, to me, more interesting than the bourgeois idea of beauty. And why? Because ugly is human.
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What you wear is how you present yourself to the world, especially today when human contacts go so fast. Fashion is instant language.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Fashion serves as a form of self-expression and communication in a fast-paced world.
This quote emphasizes the importance of personal style as a reflection of one's identity. In today's quick interactions, what we choose to wear communicates our personality and values to others, making fashion a vital form of non-verbal communication.
Themes
FashionExpressionIdentityCommunicationStyle
In practice
Example use cases
A fashion show where designers showcase their collections and explain the meaning behind each piece.
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