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“Couture is a business, not an art.” quote by Coco Chanel
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“Couture is a business, not an art.”

Coco Chanel

About This Quote

Source Interview: Vogue, 1935

Couture is described as a commercial enterprise rather than an artistic pursuit, emphasizing profit and market demands over pure creativity.

In simple terms: Fashion is business, not art.

Key Takeaway

Balance creativity with business sense.

Themes

fashion business commerce art entrepreneurship

Mood

practical assertive

Type

business philosophical

When to use this quote

  • fashion design
  • retail
  • marketing
  • product development

Key Concepts

market dynamics brand strategy creative economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can designers stay creative while profitable?
  • What defines art versus commerce?
A Different Perspective

Focusing solely on profit may stifle artistic innovation.

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