EMILY, C'EST MOI
Briefly

Emily stands up to fashion designer Pierre, asserting that without 'basic bitches' like herself, he wouldn't be fashionable, demanding recognition for the masses' role in fashion.
Pierre’s disdain for Emily’s bag charm illustrates the fashion industry's reliance on exclusivity, which is inherently tied to exclusion and the distinction of taste.
Emily’s realization that class is more about discriminating taste than wealth reveals her critique of elite culture, challenging the notion of high fashion as superior.
By defending herself, Emily inadvertently critiques society’s disdain for the ordinary, underscoring that everyone's appreciation for fashion begins somewhere and is valid.
Read at Artforum
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