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“I do not follow the rules of fashion, and I don't like to be considered a man of the world of fashion. I like to call it the 'style industry' because we try to work on taste.” quote by Lapo Elkann
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“I do not follow the rules of fashion, and I don't like to be considered a man of the world of fashion. I like to call it the 'style industry' because we try to work on taste.”

Lapo Elkann

About This Quote

Source Interview: Business Insider, 2023

He rejects mainstream fashion norms, preferring to view the sector as a taste‑shaping industry rather than a status game.

In simple terms: He sees fashion as taste work, not a status symbol.

Key Takeaway

Focus on personal taste over trends.

Themes

individualism style taste industry authenticity

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical observational

When to use this quote

  • personal branding
  • fashion design
  • marketing strategy
  • consumer behavior

Key Concepts

cultural critique personal branding

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does redefining fashion affect your personal brand?
  • What challenges arise when treating fashion as taste work?
A Different Perspective

May overlook practical constraints of market demand.

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