Designer Quote by Polly Allen Mellen
“If you've taken the job to be the stylist for a collection, then I think it's important for you to really listen to the designer and look at the board. Look at the wall, look at what the designer is interested in, and then move on to that. But the designer also must not lose sight of the reason for their point of view. Otherwise it won't come across.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Fashion Design Talk, 2015
Effective collaboration requires listening to the designer’s vision and aligning your styling choices with it, while the designer must stay true to their intent.
In simple terms: Listen to the designer and keep their vision in mind.
Key Takeaway
Align styling with the designer’s intent.
Themes
collaboration
communication
creativity
Mood
focused
professional
Type
advisory
inspirational
When to use this quote
- fashion shows
- photoshoots
- product launches
- design meetings
Key Concepts
design process
visual storytelling
brand identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure you understand a designer’s vision?
- What steps help keep a designer’s intent clear?
A Different Perspective
If the designer’s vision is unclear, styling may miss the mark.
