Putting your own name on otherwise ordinary clothing is not design. Yes, Tommy Hilfiger, I’m talking to you, and a host of other narcissistic fashion hacks who wish they were you.
The hallmark of a REAL fashion designer (or a designer of just about anything else, for that matter): People look at your work, and they know it’s yours just by how special it is, NOT because you put your name on it. If you have to put your name on it, you have failed in your mission as a designer.
and people pay to be their billboards to boot!
I think they should pay ME to advertise their wares, but no. . .
The hallmark of a REAL fashion designer (or a designer of just about anything else, for that matter): People look at your work, and they know it’s yours just by how special it is, NOT because you put your name on it. If you have to put your name on it, you have failed in your mission as a designer.