Women should always take care of themselves first. It makes you more equipped to take care of others.
Donna KaranRead
When I first started designing, all women were dressed like men, and I said, 'Hey, guys, let's be women, put the two together - it's not either/or. Let's celebrate our bodies. Our bodies are different.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes embracing femininity in design rather than conforming to masculine styles.
Donna Karan expresses a desire to acknowledge and celebrate the uniqueness of women's bodies in fashion design. She advocates for a blend of masculine and feminine styles, encouraging designers to create clothing that showcases and honors the differences between genders rather than forcing women to dress in a traditionally masculine way.
Themes
FashionFemininityDesignCelebrationBodies
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire women's empowerment workshops focusing on self-expression through fashion.
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