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
Buy less. Choose well. Make it last. Quality, not quantity. Everybody's buying far too many clothes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Prioritize quality over quantity in purchasing clothing.
The quote emphasizes the importance of making conscious fashion choices by selecting fewer, higher-quality items instead of accumulating a large number of cheaper ones. Vivienne Westwood advocates for a sustainable approach to fashion that values lasting products over mass consumption, highlighting the impact of our purchasing decisions on the environment and our wardrobes.
Themes
QualityFashionSustainabilityChoiceClothing
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about sustainable fashion at a university event, one might reference this quote.
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