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
Fashion is very important. It is life-enhancing and, like everything that gives pleasure, it is worth doing well.
Interpretation
Fashion significantly enhances life and brings joy, making it essential to approach it with care and skill.
In this quote, Vivienne Westwood emphasizes the importance of fashion as a fundamental aspect of life that contributes to our well-being and enjoyment. She suggests that just like any pursuit that brings happiness, fashion deserves to be pursued with dedication and excellence, highlighting its role in self-expression and joy.
In practice
During a fashion workshop, I quoted Vivienne Westwood to inspire creativity among participants.
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.
I just use fashion as an excuse to talk about politics. Because I'm a fashion designer, it gives me a voice, which is really good.
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Buy less. Choose well. Make it last. Quality, not quantity. Everybody's buying far too many clothes.
Instead of buying six things, buy one thing that you really like. Don't keep buying just for the sake of it.
I think it is a good thing to buy less and choose well - it's good for the environment and to be fair it's also good for me because my clothes are quite expensive.
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