80s Quote by Valentino Garavani
“I didn't like the '80s at all; it was a vulgar moment of fashion.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Fashion documentary, 2020
He criticizes the 1980s fashion as overly vulgar and lacking refinement.
In simple terms: The 80s style was seen as tasteless excess.
Key Takeaway
Avoid excessive trends that sacrifice elegance.
Themes
fashion
culture
history
taste
Mood
critical
analytical
nostalgic
Type
commentary
opinion
When to use this quote
- wardrobe planning
- event dressing
- fashion history
Key Concepts
aesthetic judgment
period critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think fashion should be timeless or reflect its era?
- How do you define elegance in clothing?
A Different Perspective
Personal taste is subjective; some may love the era.
![“Oftentimes when people make movies about the '80s, they go back and look at '80s films, [but] those look nothing like the '80s. It's some watered-down version of reality.” quote by Brett Morgen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/63a/brett-morgen-30402_80s_oftentimes-when-people-make-movies-about_2851159.jpg)
![“Very few designers today design - it's very important to be able to do your own sketch on paper and then explain [your vision] to the fabric cutters. Instead, lots of designers drape - it's the new way.” quote by Valentino Garavani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/580/valentino-garavani-25109_able_very-few-designers-today-design-it-s-ver_1872950.jpg)
![“It was a very economically depressed time [the 80s] and because of that, there was a lot of space. Everything was relatively dilapidated, and one could live on a pretty low income. One could live well below the poverty line and not suffer immensely.” quote by Kiki Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6f7/kiki-smith-10643_80s_it-was-a-very-economically-depressed-tim_26978.jpg)
