Determined Quote by Coco Chanel
“Why am I so determined to put the shoulder where it belongs? Women have very round shoulders that push forward slightly; this touches me and I say: 'One must not hide that!' Then someone tells you: 'The shoulder is on the back'. I have never seen women with shoulders on their backs.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Coco Chanel, 1935 fashion interview
She questions why she feels compelled to expose women's natural shoulder shape, challenging conventional norms about modesty.
In simple terms: She wonders why she wants to reveal women's shoulders, defying norms.
Key Takeaway
Embrace authentic self‑expression despite conventions.
Themes
fashion
gender
body image
Mood
confident
defiant
Type
provocative
philosophical
When to use this quote
- runway design
- personal style
- media representation
Key Concepts
self‑expression
norms
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront norms that feel restrictive?
- What does “shoulder” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Societal expectations can suppress natural form.
