Showing your femininity should help your career and not go against your career. Dressing like a man, using the suit to look powerful - that was the '80s, and that didn't help women.
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When my mother did fittings for her clients, I was hiding, looking at these beautiful ladies try on these fantastic clothes. I was dreaming as a small child to try these clothes on myself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a childhood dream of experiencing beauty and creativity in fashion.
In this quote, Donatella Versace shares a nostalgic memory of her childhood, highlighting a sense of wonder and aspiration as she watched women try on beautiful clothes. This moment sparked her passion for fashion and design, illustrating how early experiences can shape one's dreams and ambitions in life.
Themes
FashionDreamsBeautyCreativityChildhood
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a fashion school presentation to inspire students.
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