I wish you didn't have to design so often. Try to do quality and cut down on quantity. I think fashion is very, very important.
Vivienne WestwoodRead
I talk to fashion designers and say I want some money to save the rainforest, and they say, 'Oh, I agree with you completely Vivienne. Yes, climate change, it's definitely happening,' but they don't feel that they can do anything about it; they don't even think 'Well let's stop it!'
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the disconnect between acknowledging climate change and taking actionable steps towards saving the environment.
Vivienne Westwood highlights the futility of merely agreeing with the idea of climate change without taking action to combat it. The quote reflects frustration towards those in influential positions, such as fashion designers, who acknowledge the problem but feel powerless or unwilling to implement necessary changes to make a difference.
Themes
Climate ChangeActionFashionEnvironmentRainforestActivism
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about sustainability at a fashion conference.
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