--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I never had worked in high fashion…" description: "\"I never had worked in high fashion before, had never experienced it when I was a model before. I appreciate it, being able to work with such talented p..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/15b/saskia-de-brauw-26717_able_i-never-had-worked-in-high-fashion-befor_2541557.jpg" --- # I never had worked in high fashion before, had never… ![“I never had worked in high fashion before, had never experienced it when I was a model before. I appreciate it, being able to work with such talented people; it feels like a gift now. I think for everyone everything happens at the right time, and this is my time.” quote by Saskia de Brauw](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/15b/saskia-de-brauw-26717_able_i-never-had-worked-in-high-fashion-befor_2541557.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/15b/saskia-de-brauw-26717_able_i-never-had-worked-in-high-fashion-befor_2541557.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/15b/saskia-de-brauw-26717_able_i-never-had-worked-in-high-fashion-befor_2541557.jpg) > “I never had worked in high fashion before, had never experienced it when I was a model before. I appreciate it, being able to work with such talented people; it feels like a gift now. I think for everyone everything happens at the right time, and this is my time.” [Saskia de Brauw](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/saskia-de-brauw/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She reflects on entering high fashion later, feeling grateful, and believing timing is right for her. **In simple terms:** Finding gratitude and timing in a new career. Key Takeaway Embrace opportunities when they arrive. Themes career gratitude timing Mood inspirational reflective Type motivational career When to use this quote - career transitions - modeling - creative collaborations Key Concepts personal growth fashion industry Questions to Reflect On - What does “right time” mean for you? - How can gratitude shape career choices? 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