For me, style is about quality, integrity and timelessness. It is free of trends but always feels fresh and new.
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When you think of the blur of all the brands that are out there, the ones you believe in and the ones you remember, like Chanel and Armani, are the ones that stand for something. Fashion is about establishing an image that consumers can adapt to their own individuality. And it's an image that can change, that can evolve. It doesn't reinvent itself every two years.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Brands that resonate with consumers convey strong values and allow for personal expression in style.
In this quote, Ralph Lauren emphasizes that the most memorable and trusted brands are those that stand for specific values and ideals. Fashion is portrayed not just as a transient trend, but as a reflective canvas for individuality, suggesting that while styles may evolve, the core identity of a brand—a symbol of belief and personal expression—remains significant.
Themes
FashionBrandsIdentityIndividualityEvolution
In practice
Example use cases
During a fashion seminar, to explain the importance of brand values.
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