I think there's a sort of agony with all intelligent and…
“I think there's a sort of agony with all intelligent and very creative designers that it's only fashion, that in the end it's only the decorative arts. I had a feeling towards the end that Saint Laurent and Berge were very keen to attain that immortality that a lot of designers long for. You know, those endless exhibitions.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Designers often feel their work is dismissed as mere fashion, yearning for lasting artistic significance.
In simple terms: Designers crave lasting artistic beyond beyond fashion
Mood
reflective
ambitious
Type
critical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Design philosophy
- creative legacy
Key Concepts
Seek artistic depth
challenge industry perception
Practical Applications
- Fashion shows
- gallery exhibitions
- brand retrospectives
- art collaborations
Questions to Reflect On
- How can designers balance commercial success with artistic ambition?
- What defines lasting artistic value?
A Different Perspective
Commercial pressures can limit artistic freedom