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“Trendy is the last stage before tacky.” quote by Karl Lagerfeld
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“Trendy is the last stage before tacky.”

Karl Lagerfeld

About This Quote

Source Interview: Vogue, 2010

Fashion trends become overused and lose originality when they are copied too often.

In simple terms: Trendy becomes tacky when overdone.

Key Takeaway

Avoid overusing trends.

Themes

fashion originality culture

Mood

critical observational

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • design
  • marketing
  • personal style

Key Concepts

trend saturation cultural cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep style fresh?
  • When does a trend become cliché?
A Different Perspective

Even popular ideas can become stale if not refreshed.

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