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“I cut the feet off of a pair of panty hose and it allowed me to wear a pair of great strappy sandals. I didn't see lines but the hose rolled up at my feet - and that's how Spanx born.” quote by Sara Blakely
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“I cut the feet off of a pair of panty hose and it allowed me to wear a pair of great strappy sandals. I didn't see lines but the hose rolled up at my feet - and that's how Spanx born.”

Sara Blakely

About This Quote

By cutting pantyhose, she created a new sandal style, leading to the invention of Spanx.

In simple terms: A simple hack sparked a product.

Key Takeaway

Innovate from everyday problems.

Themes

entrepreneurship creativity fashion

Mood

enthusiastic practical

Type

inspirational business

When to use this quote

  • DIY projects
  • fashion design
  • startup brainstorming
  • problem solving

Key Concepts

design thinking product development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What everyday issue can you solve?
  • How to test a prototype?
A Different Perspective

Not all hacks become successful products.

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