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In Comme des Garçons, I hardly do any sketches; there's no…

“In Comme des Garçons, I hardly do any sketches; there's no fittings on bodies, there's no models that come in and say, "Oh, a little bit like this." In the beginning, there isn't even a theme. It's like getting the whole world at your feet - to empty your mind of everything that's ever happened…” quote by Rei Kawakubo
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“In Comme des Garçons, I hardly do any sketches; there's no fittings on bodies, there's no models that come in and say, "Oh, a little bit like this." In the beginning, there isn't even a theme. It's like getting the whole world at your feet - to empty your mind of everything that's ever happened before, to get an empty space.”

Rei Kawakubo

About This Quote

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

She emphasizes starting design without preconceived ideas, allowing pure creativity to emerge from a blank mental slate.

In simple terms: Begin with a clean mind to create freely.

Key Takeaway

Empty your mind before creating.

Themes

creativity design minimalism

Mood

reflective inspired

Type

philosophical creative

When to use this quote

  • fashion design
  • artistic brainstorming
  • product development
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

conceptual art design process

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you cultivate mental emptiness before a project?
  • What risks arise from lacking a theme?
A Different Perspective

Without structure, ideas may lack direction or cohesion.

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