Beautiful Quote by Karl Lagerfeld
“Adele is another problem. I never said that she was fat. I said that she was a little roundish; a little roundish is not fat. But for such a beautiful girl... after that she lost eight kilos [17.6 pounds] so I think the message was not that bad.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Fashion commentary, date unknown
The speaker distinguishes “roundish” from “fat,” implying a nuanced view of body image, yet still critiques a celebrity’s weight loss.
In simple terms: Distinguishes shape from weight, but still comments on appearance.
Be mindful of language around bodies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- fashion industry
- social media
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Does labeling a body as “roundish” reduce stigma?
- How does celebrity weight loss impact public perception?
The comment may reinforce harmful beauty ideals despite nuance.