Glamour Quote by Amanda Lepore
“I always loved watching old movies and I loved Marilyn Monroe and all those blondes; that hyper feminine 1950s glamour and the exaggeration of it. Then Jessica Rabbit came along and it was an exaggeration of that look and so I wanted to be even more exaggerated than that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Fashion and Identity, Amanda Lepore, 2015
The speaker reflects on how classic Hollywood glamour inspired a desire for increasingly exaggerated personal style, culminating in a hyper‑feminine aesthetic.
In simple terms: Old Hollywood glamour inspired a more extreme personal style.
Key Takeaway
Embrace bold self‑expression.
Themes
identity
style
media influence
gender performance
celebrity culture
Mood
nostalgic
playful
confident
Type
personal manifesto
cultural commentary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- fashion shows
- personal branding
- costume design
- media critique
- social media personas
Key Concepts
hyper‑feminine aesthetic
exaggeration
self‑construction
Questions to Reflect On
- How does exaggeration affect self‑acceptance?
- When does homage become parody?
A Different Perspective
Exaggeration can mask authenticity and invite superficial judgments.
