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Attractive Quote by Miuccia Prada

“Ugly is attractive, ugly is exciting. Maybe because it is newer. The investigation of ugliness is, to me, more interesting than the bourgeois idea of beauty. And why? Because ugly is human.” quote by Miuccia Prada
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“Ugly is attractive, ugly is exciting. Maybe because it is newer. The investigation of ugliness is, to me, more interesting than the bourgeois idea of beauty. And why? Because ugly is human.”

Miuccia Prada

About This Quote

Source Interview: Fashion talk, 2021

Ugliness can be more compelling than traditional beauty because it feels fresh and human.

In simple terms: Ugly can be more interesting than conventional beauty.

Key Takeaway

Embrace unconventional aesthetics.

Themes

beauty ugliness innovation

Mood

provocative curious

Type

artistic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • fashion design
  • art installations
  • advertising
  • media commentary

Key Concepts

aesthetic theory cultural critique humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes something feel ugly?
  • How can we balance novelty with comfort?
A Different Perspective

The quote may overlook that some find ugliness off‑putting.

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