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Costume Quote by Jean Patou

“When I create a sports costume, I remember that it must not look - how do you say? - 'bedraggled.'” quote by Jean Patou
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“When I create a sports costume, I remember that it must not look - how do you say? - 'bedraggled.'”

Jean Patou

About This Quote

Source Interview: Fashion design philosophy, 1925

Sportswear should appear functional and sleek, never sloppy or unkempt.

In simple terms: Sports clothing must look clean and purposeful.

Key Takeaway

Design athletic apparel that looks polished.

Themes

fashion design sportswear

Mood

confident professional

Type

practical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • sports competitions
  • athlete uniforms
  • activewear marketing

Key Concepts

aesthetics functionality brand image

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance performance with style?
  • What defines “clean” in sports design?
A Different Perspective

Practical constraints may limit design freedom.

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