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“We create a product nobody needs but people want. You spend more for what you really want; some boring things you need: an ugly old car can wait, but if you have a new fashion item it cannot wait.” quote by Karl Lagerfeld
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“We create a product nobody needs but people want. You spend more for what you really want; some boring things you need: an ugly old car can wait, but if you have a new fashion item it cannot wait.”

Karl Lagerfeld

About This Quote

Source Interview: Vogue Magazine, 1995

The quote highlights consumer paradox: people prioritize trendy items over practical needs, reflecting desire over utility.

In simple terms: People often buy fashionable things before essential ones.

Key Takeaway

Balance desire with practical needs.

Themes

consumerism fashion desire practicality

Mood

critical reflective

Type

cultural economic

When to use this quote

  • shopping decisions
  • budget planning
  • product design

Key Concepts

status symbols psychology of buying market dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do trends influence personal budgeting?
  • What drives the urge for new fashion over necessities?
A Different Perspective

Focusing only on trends can lead to wasteful spending.

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