Fashion Quote by Honoré de Balzac
““This costume, utterly uncouth, seemed to have been invented as a final test of grace, and to show that there was nothing too ridiculous for fashion to consecrate.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Le Père Goriot by Honoré de Balzac, 1835
Fashion can embrace the absurd, turning even the most ridiculous ideas into accepted style.
In simple terms: Fashion absorbs the ridiculous.
Key Takeaway
Embrace creativity, even when it seems absurd.
Themes
creativity
fashion
culture
absurdity
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
observational
literary
When to use this quote
- design work
- runway shows
- social media trends
Key Concepts
aesthetic theory
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- When does novelty become meaningful?
- How does absurdity influence cultural standards?
A Different Perspective
Not all absurd ideas become lasting trends.
