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Something about glamour interested me. All my schoolbooks had drawings of women on terraces with a cocktail and a cigare
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"Something about glamour interested me. All my schoolbooks had drawings of women on terraces with a cocktail and a cigarette"

- Bill Blass

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In this quote, fashion designer Bill Blass reveals his fascination with glamour. He explains that even as a student, he was drawn to pictures of sophisticated ladies portrayed in his schoolbooks. These ladies were frequently portrayed on luxurious terraces, drinking cocktails and cigarette smoking. This imagery represents a lifestyle of sophistication and indulgence, which Blass found appealing. It suggests a world of high fashion, wealth, and sophistication that he desired be a part of. This quote exposes Blass's early interest in glamour and how it influenced his profession in the fashion business. It also highlights the power of graph and its effect on forming our desires and aspirations.

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Bill Blass This quote is written / told by Bill Blass between June 22, 1922 and June 12, 2002. He was a famous Designer from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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