I Never Say 'Cheap,' I Hate the Word
Newsweek, December, 2004 by Jenny Barchfield
Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld recently presented his debut collection for Sweden's fast-fashion company, H&M. Lagerfeld spoke to NEWSWEEK's Jenny Barchfield in Paris about melding mass and luxury. Excerpts:
BARCHFIELD: Why go to work with H&M?
LAGERFELD: Because I believe inexpensive clothes--I never say "cheap," I hate the word "cheap"; people are cheap but clothes are expensive or inexpensive--should be well designed. After all, inexpensive cars are well designed, inexpensive furniture at IKEA is well designed.
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