It's been very satisfying to design a range which is all about shape. It's not about what size you are, it's about how you can minimise or accentuate parts of your body with clothing. That's what we've created.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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