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What does it mean?
The design range focuses on accentuating or minimizing body parts rather than specific sizes.
In plain terms
Design is about shape not size.
What can you take from it?
Clothing should adapt to your body shape.

Where it applies

  • designing clothing
  • shopping for fit
  • fashion consulting

Putting it to work

  • designing shape-focused ranges
  • teaching fit over size

Questions to consider

  • Why focus on shape over size?
  • How can clothes highlight the body?

Another view

Focus on shape might still imply some bodies are better.

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