Categories Quote by Sara Blakely
“I feel that women have been neglected, unnecessarily neglected and mistreated personally by the fashion industry and shapewear in that entire category was a definite place that we were neglected.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Forbes, 2020
Fashion and shapewear have historically ignored women's diverse needs, causing mistreatment.
In simple terms: Women have been overlooked in fashion.
Key Takeaway
Advocate inclusive design.
Themes
fashion
inclusion
advocacy
Mood
determined
empathetic
Type
activist
practical
When to use this quote
- design meetings
- consumer feedback
- marketing campaigns
Key Concepts
body positivity
product development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can designers better represent all bodies?
- What steps ensure inclusive product testing?
A Different Perspective
Industry inertia resists change.
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