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“There is a sensuality about fabric. I think all materials should be inviting when they touch the skin. When I watch children stroking their mother's clothes, I feel that I have succeeded.” quote by Azzedine Alaia
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“There is a sensuality about fabric. I think all materials should be inviting when they touch the skin. When I watch children stroking their mother's clothes, I feel that I have succeeded.”

Azzedine Alaia

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Source Interview: Vogue Magazine, 1990

Advocates for tactile comfort and emotional connection in clothing design.

In simple terms: Clothes should feel inviting to the skin.

Key Takeaway

Design with sensory appeal.

Themes

design comfort emotion

Mood

sensory creative

Type

design philosophical

When to use this quote

  • fashion design
  • product development
  • interior design
  • marketing

Key Concepts

sensory design human-centered design

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does texture influence perception?
  • What materials best convey intimacy?
A Different Perspective

May prioritize feeling over functionality.

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