I wouldn't dream of following a fashion... how could one be a different person every three months?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Following fashion is rejected because it forces a new identity every few months.
- In plain terms
- Changing clothes every few months makes you a different person.
- What can you take from it?
- Consistency defines identity better than trends.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can fashion change identity?
- Why stick to a personal style?
Another view
It ignores fashion as creative expression rather than identity.
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