--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We are not saying that all women should…" description: "\"We are not saying that all women should be thin like these very thin and young girls. We are creating a show, with its artistic codes and rules, and we..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5a8/sonia-rykiel-2942_artistic_we-are-not-saying-that-all-women-should_3202876.png" --- # We are not saying that all women should be thin like these… ![“We are not saying that all women should be thin like these very thin and young girls. We are creating a show, with its artistic codes and rules, and we have to try not to mix up all the codes together.” quote by Sonia Rykiel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5a8/sonia-rykiel-2942_artistic_we-are-not-saying-that-all-women-should_3202876.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5a8/sonia-rykiel-2942_artistic_we-are-not-saying-that-all-women-should_3202876.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5a8/sonia-rykiel-2942_artistic_we-are-not-saying-that-all-women-should_3202876.png) > “We are not saying that all women should be thin like these very thin and young girls. We are creating a show, with its artistic codes and rules, and we have to try not to mix up all the codes together.” [Sonia Rykiel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sonia-rykiel/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The show’s aesthetic is intentional; it should not be conflated with a universal standard of thinness for women. **In simple terms:** Design codes differ from body ideals. Key Takeaway Separate artistic vision from body standards. Themes fashion body image media representation Mood critical analytical Type cultural inspirational When to use this quote - runway planning - media analysis - educational workshops Key Concepts aesthetics cultural critique gender studies Questions to Reflect On - How can designers promote diverse body types? - What responsibilities do creators have toward audiences? 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