"No. I mean those people really did something for designers I don't think department stores can, could or should do still today. Today the world is different so you have to make it differently. There's TV. There's a lot of things"

In this quote, designer Karl Lagerfeld is reflecting on the effect that specific people have actually had on the fashion industry. He acknowledges that these people have actually made considerable contributions to the world of style, and thinks that department stores are not capable of attaining the exact same level of impact. Lagerfeld likewise recognizes that the world has altered because these people made their mark, and therefore, the method to fashion need to also change. He points out the existence of television and other contemporary innovations, recommending that these have changed the way style is taken in and developed. In general, Lagerfeld highlights the importance of adapting to the present times in order to remain relevant in the style world.