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“I was first drawn to active wear because I enjoy working out, and it's very important in this day in age. I really felt women were getting the tail end of the design in active wear; not getting the technology or design we deserved. It was reserved for men. We were getting the leftover work from…” quote by Stella McCartney
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“I was first drawn to active wear because I enjoy working out, and it's very important in this day in age. I really felt women were getting the tail end of the design in active wear; not getting the technology or design we deserved. It was reserved for men. We were getting the leftover work from the sports design houses.”

Stella McCartney

About This Quote

Source Interview: Vogue, Stella McCartney, 2023

Women have been left with inferior active‑wear, so she created designs that give them equal technology and style.

In simple terms: Women deserve equal active‑wear design.

Key Takeaway

Demand equal design.

Themes

gender equity design technology fashion

Mood

empowered hopeful

Type

activist inspirational

When to use this quote

  • gym workouts
  • sports apparel
  • marketing
  • product development

Key Concepts

feminism innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can consumers push for better design?
  • What barriers exist for gender‑balanced fashion?
A Different Perspective

Changing industry norms takes time and market pressure.

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