Community Quote by Tavi Gevinson
“Some of my clothes are things that we'd play dress up with when we were little, and it's funny that now I'm wearing it like as an everyday thing. But if I say 'vintage' or 'thrifted' on the blog, there's this community of fashion bloggers and I've become sort of tight with some of them, and we like just send each other packages. If I'm thrifting and I find this great dress but it won't fit me and I won't grow into it because I'm impossibly tiny, I don't want to let it sit there. I'll buy it and send it to a friend.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "The New Yorker" interview, 2015
People often repurpose childhood play items as adult fashion, creating a community of sharing and gifting; simple items can become meaningful when given to others.
In simple terms: Kids' clothes become adult style, fostering sharing.
Key Takeaway
Share items you can't keep.
Themes
fashion
community
nostalgia
sharing
identity
Mood
playful
reflective
connected
Type
personal
social
cultural
When to use this quote
- gift giving
- online fashion communities
- personal style evolution
- decluttering
Key Concepts
consumer culture
social bonding
sustainability
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sharing clothing affect your sense of style?
- What drives you to keep items beyond their original purpose?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone may appreciate vintage or thrifted items; personal taste varies.
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