To be truly elegant one should not be noticed
Beau BrummellRead
Fashions come and go; bad taste is timeless.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Fashion is temporary, but a lack of taste persists indefinitely.
This quote suggests that while styles and trends in fashion may change frequently, the idea of bad taste is a constant that never fades. It implies that no matter how much the world of fashion evolves, poor aesthetic choices remain eternally relevant, highlighting the importance of true taste over fleeting trends.
Themes
FashionTasteStyleTimelessArt
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about personal style choices, this quote could be used to emphasize the importance of having good taste.
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