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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.” quote by Giles Deacon
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“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.”

Giles Deacon

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.

Key Takeaway

Blend edge with wearability.

Themes

fashion subversion accessibility

Mood

confident playful

Type

practical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • runway shows
  • retail displays
  • personal styling

Key Concepts

design theory consumer psychology age inclusivity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can designers push boundaries without alienating customers?
  • What makes a design feel both fresh and familiar?
A Different Perspective

Risk of being too subtle to be noticed.

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