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Fashion is also a form of art, and like every kind of art…

“Fashion is also a form of art, and like every kind of art, it has its own way of expression. In other words, if a dress looks better on a thin girl, on a catwalk, during a very specific moment of time and space then it's represented as part of a "fashion Show". It is after all a "Show" and it has…” quote by Sonia Rykiel
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“Fashion is also a form of art, and like every kind of art, it has its own way of expression. In other words, if a dress looks better on a thin girl, on a catwalk, during a very specific moment of time and space then it's represented as part of a "fashion Show". It is after all a "Show" and it has to be understood by people that it is a "show" and not real life.”

Sonia Rykiel

About This Quote

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

Fashion is presented as artistic expression, a staged performance distinct from everyday life, emphasizing its visual and temporal nature.

In simple terms: Fashion is art shown on a stage, not everyday reality.

Key Takeaway

Recognize fashion as a creative performance.

Themes

art expression performance perception culture

Mood

creative reflective

Type

analytical observational

When to use this quote

  • runway shows
  • designer presentations
  • media coverage
  • consumer perception

Key Concepts

aesthetic theory visual culture semiotics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does staging affect our view of clothing?
  • Can fashion convey serious messages?
A Different Perspective

Fashion may be dismissed as superficial, limiting deeper cultural impact.

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