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When I went to Fashion Week, I was very disappointed by…

“When I went to Fashion Week, I was very disappointed by how few women of color were in those shows. I do speak to the younger girls, and I hear them when they say they're not getting the big contracts or into the big shows. So, to sum it up, it seems that whenever we take a couple of steps…” quote by Beverly Johnson
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“When I went to Fashion Week, I was very disappointed by how few women of color were in those shows. I do speak to the younger girls, and I hear them when they say they're not getting the big contracts or into the big shows. So, to sum it up, it seems that whenever we take a couple of steps forward, we take a few more backwards.”

Beverly Johnson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Progress for women of color in fashion is uneven, with setbacks often following advances.

In simple terms: Advancement for women of color is inconsistent.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for sustained, inclusive representation.

Themes

diversity fashion representation setbacks

Mood

frustrated hopeful

Type

advocacy social

When to use this quote

  • runway casting
  • mentorship programs
  • media coverage

Key Concepts

systemic bias industry standards

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we maintain momentum for inclusion?
  • What barriers persist for women of color?
A Different Perspective

Industry inertia can slow change despite efforts.

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