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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Where would fashion be without literature?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Fashion is deeply influenced by literature, suggesting that the two realms are interconnected.
Diana Vreeland's quote highlights the profound relationship between fashion and literature, emphasizing that fashion does not exist in a vacuum. Literature provides context, inspiration, and narratives that shape fashion trends, styles, and ideals, making it impossible to fully appreciate fashion without acknowledging its literary roots.
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In practice
Example use cases
During a fashion show, one might quote Vreeland to emphasize the relevance of storytelling in fashion design.
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