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“Women from fashion magazines, they hate other women. They like to tell other women they are ugly and often it works. Women's magazines are mostly about the outside and not about the inside. About make-up instead of arts and literature. Its such a shame.” quote by Oliviero Toscani
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“Women from fashion magazines, they hate other women. They like to tell other women they are ugly and often it works. Women's magazines are mostly about the outside and not about the inside. About make-up instead of arts and literature. Its such a shame.”

Oliviero Toscani

About This Quote

Fashion magazines promote superficial values, fostering competition and insecurity among women.

In simple terms: Superficial media harms self‑esteem.

Key Takeaway

Seek deeper self‑worth.

Themes

media beauty selfesteem

Mood

critical concerned

Type

philosophical social

When to use this quote

  • media literacy
  • self‑image
  • mental health
  • social media use

Key Concepts

feminist critique consumer culture

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does media shape female identity?
  • What alternatives promote inner value?
A Different Perspective

Some argue empowerment through fashion.

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