Early Quote by William Klein
“In the late Fifties and early Sixties, I used to think that most of these fashion creators weren't that great, and if the photograph was good, it was mostly thanks to the photographer.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 1965
Early fashion work was undervalued; credit often went to photographers rather than designers.
In simple terms: Fashion creators were underappreciated.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge designers’ contributions.
Themes
fashion
photography
recognition
history
collaboration
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
historical
When to use this quote
- museum curation
- fashion history research
- documentary filmmaking
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Authorship
visual culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How does credit affect creative collaboration?
- What can we do to balance recognition?
A Different Perspective
Designers also influence visual outcomes.
![“I don't consider [my] photographs fashion photographs. The photographs were for fashion, but at the same time they had an ulterior motive, something more to do with the world in general.” quote by Deborah Turbeville](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/289/deborah-turbeville-54234_fashion_i-don-t-consider-my-photographs-fashion_2011088.jpg)
