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
At one time, I was very angry. I even treated fashion like a kind of crusade: you were either with us or against us, that kind of feeling. Now I know we need ideas, not kicking down a door.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a shift from anger and aggression to embracing ideas and collaboration in the realm of fashion.
Vivienne Westwood's quote speaks to her evolution in perspective regarding the fashion industry. In her earlier days, she felt a strong sense of division and hostility, viewing fashion as a battleground where one had to choose sides. However, with time, she has come to realize the importance of ideas and innovation over confrontation, emphasizing the necessity of creative collaboration instead of divisive tactics.
Themes
FashionIdeasCollaborationChangeCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about the importance of collaboration in creative industries.
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