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Betsey Johnson

I hate to say it, but the truth is that the upscale line is where I get respect as a designer. The higher the price range, the higher the respect level from the industry, even though it's much easier to make a great $500 dress than a great $100 dress.

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Betsey Johnson is saying that designers receive more recognition and admiration when they create expensive, high-end clothing compared to more affordable items. She points out that the fashion industry values costly designs more, even though making a quality dress at a lower price is actually simpler.

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