Century Quote by Tim Gunn
“I've never mentioned this, but when I was at Parsons teaching, the other design disciplines, they don't like fashion design. They see it as very nineteenth-century.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Parsons Alumni Event, 2018
Fashion design is often dismissed by other disciplines as outdated, reflecting a bias toward traditional academic hierarchies.
In simple terms: Other design fields view fashion as old-fashioned.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for interdisciplinary respect and collaboration.
Themes
education
discipline bias
fashion
interdisciplinary
tradition
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
educational
critical
When to use this quote
- curriculum development
- cross‑disciplinary projects
- industry partnerships
Key Concepts
hierarchical bias
cultural perception
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can fashion prove its contemporary value?
- What steps foster mutual respect among design fields?
A Different Perspective
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