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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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Quality in design is more important than the frequency of design.
Vivienne Westwood emphasizes the necessity of focusing on high-quality design rather than producing designs in large quantities. She believes that the realm of fashion is significant and that each piece should reflect excellence rather than mere volume, highlighting the importance of thoughtful creation over mass production.
Themes
QualityDesignFashionImportanceCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
A fashion designer can quote this when presenting a new collection that emphasizes individuality and craftsmanship.
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