45 ans à donner sa définition

[Atitetoca]

Hello,

I want to translate a sentence in a 'catchy' way and i wonder about the use of 'in + ing' in it.

Here's the sentence.
'45 ans à donner sa propre définition de la couture'

Here's my first draft.
'45 years in giving his own personal definition of couture'

Thanks for your suggestions !

 

[hunternet]

maybe "it took him 45 years to create/draft his own definition..."

 

[Atitetoca]

Hello hunternet,

It's a positive sentence about the talent of a designer so i don't think it would suit here.

 

[david314]

'-45 years in of giving his own, personal definition of couture fashion/dress making.'

I feel that the use of a gerund is fine; however, I believe that this is only a sentence fragment.

-Please note that some might argue that own & personal are redundant.

 

[david314]

Thank you Trisia, that was a sloppy error on my part.

Is fashion acceptable, or are we exclusively dealing with, dress making? Thanks in advance.

 

[Trisia]

Is fashion acceptable, or are we exclusively dealing with, dress making? Thanks in advance.

Yes, I agree we need context
Atitetoca, this is your cue.


EDIT: I don't know if this is any help, but here's a thread that seems to be related.

 

[Atitetoca]

Im back, sorry for the delay
Actually, it's bound to be written like a headline, that's why it looks fragmented.
Fashion suits better than dress making here, for the person is a designer that creates Haute Couture clothing and ready-to-wear as well