Designs Quote by Giles Deacon
“My designs are slightly subversive in their way; it can be in the cut or the colour, but they're always obtainable: they're not so difficult that a 40-year-old woman wanting to go to a cocktail party looking foxy and a little bit different in something well-made would be alienated by them.”
About This Quote
Source Fashion Show: Spring 2020 Collection, London Fashion Week
Designs subtly challenge norms through cuts or colors while remaining accessible and appealing to a broad audience.
In simple terms: Subtle rebellion that stays wearable.
Blend edge with wearability.
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Type
When to use this quote
- runway shows
- retail displays
- personal styling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can designers push boundaries without alienating customers?
- What makes a design feel both fresh and familiar?
Risk of being too subtle to be noticed.