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“When you see a fashion show, you see those seven minutes of what was six months of tedious work of, you know, going up an inch and down an inch, changing it from one shade of red to another shade of red. So it's the same as any creative process. The result is what we see, but the process is really…” quote by Marc Jacobs
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“When you see a fashion show, you see those seven minutes of what was six months of tedious work of, you know, going up an inch and down an inch, changing it from one shade of red to another shade of red. So it's the same as any creative process. The result is what we see, but the process is really labor intensive and work.”

Marc Jacobs

About This Quote

Source Interview: Fashion Talk, Marc Jacobs, 2015

Creative work often hides extensive, meticulous effort behind a brief, polished result.

In simple terms: Behind a short show lies months of detailed work.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the hidden labor in creative outputs.

Themes

creativity process effort perception

Mood

reflective appreciative

Type

observational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • fashion shows
  • product development
  • artistic projects
  • marketing campaigns

Key Concepts

design iteration attention to detail

Questions to Reflect On

  • How might you appreciate the effort behind everyday creations?
  • What steps can you take to honor unseen labor?
A Different Perspective

The visible product may not fully convey the depth of work involved.

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