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I go to see the clothes [I designed] in the shops, and of…

“I go to see the clothes [I designed] in the shops, and of course they're not perfect, and I see only the imperfections. But it doesn't mean it's a failure-you just think, I wish it could be better than this. Sometimes I cannot achieve what I really want to do in just one collection, so in the…” quote by Junya Watanabe
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“I go to see the clothes [I designed] in the shops, and of course they're not perfect, and I see only the imperfections. But it doesn't mean it's a failure-you just think, I wish it could be better than this. Sometimes I cannot achieve what I really want to do in just one collection, so in the following collection I do it again. There are certain things I've been working on for three years.”

Junya Watanabe

About This Quote

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

Iterative design accepts imperfections, using each collection to improve upon the last.

In simple terms: Perfection isn’t immediate; progress is iterative.

Key Takeaway

Embrace flaws, iterate continuously.

Themes

design creativity perfectionism

Mood

reflective optimistic

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • fashion shows
  • product development
  • artistic projects

Key Concepts

iteration growth mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • What imperfection can you improve?
  • How many iterations are enough?
A Different Perspective

Perfectionism can stall innovation.

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