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Animal Quote by Andy Warhol

“I admit to having worn suede and leather pants myself for a while, but you just never feel clean, and it's degenerate, anyway, to wear animal skins… So I went back to bluejeans after my degenerate period.” quote by Andy Warhol
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“I admit to having worn suede and leather pants myself for a while, but you just never feel clean, and it's degenerate, anyway, to wear animal skins… So I went back to bluejeans after my degenerate period.”

Andy Warhol

About This Quote

Source Interview: Art magazine "Interview", 1975

He reflects on abandoning animal‑derived clothing for comfort and ethical reasons, returning to jeans.

In simple terms: He stopped wearing animal skins for cleanliness and ethics.

Key Takeaway

Choose ethical, comfortable attire.

Themes

fashion ethics personal comfort

Mood

reflective pragmatic

Type

cultural ethical

When to use this quote

  • shopping
  • wardrobe overhaul
  • environmental activism

Key Concepts

sustainability material culture identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do personal values shape fashion choices?
  • Can style be both ethical and expressive?
A Different Perspective

Some argue leather can be ethically sourced.

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