Dressing well is a form of good manners.
Tom FordRead
When I read about young designers selling 51 percent of their company to someone else, I cringe. I want to say, 'Don't do it - call me first.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses concern about young designers losing control over their companies too early.
Tom Ford emphasizes the importance of maintaining ownership and control over one's creative vision, especially for young designers who may be tempted to sell a majority share of their company. He warns against making hasty decisions that could compromise their artistic integrity and future success.
Themes
OwnershipControlDesignBusinessSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop for young entrepreneurs, you could use this quote to highlight the importance of maintaining control over their ventures.
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I enjoy the speed of fashion. I love doing different things and I think I still have something valid to say in fashion.
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People always ask me how I start a collection, and I tell them that I just look around. What am I tired of? What am I in the mood for? Real fashion change comes from real changes in real life. Everything else is just decoration.
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I don't believe that clothes can start a revolution, but I do believe that fashion is often a manifestation of a sociological or political climate.
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