Aim Quote by Rei Kawakubo
“Fashion is not art. The aims of fashion and art are different and there is no need to compare them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Vogue, 2018
She argues fashion and art serve different purposes and shouldn’t be compared.
In simple terms: Fashion differs from art; no need to compare.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate each field on its own terms.
Themes
fashion
art
comparison
purpose
Mood
thoughtful
artistic
Type
creative
critical
When to use this quote
- runway shows
- museum exhibits
- creative education
Key Concepts
aesthetic theory
design philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do the two fields influence each other?
- What defines the purpose of fashion?
A Different Perspective
Overlap can inspire innovation.
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