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.
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There is a real connection between culture and climate change. We all have a part to play and if you engage with life, you will get a new set of values, get off the consumer treadmill, and start to think, and it is these great thinkers who will rescue the planet.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Cultural engagement can lead to positive actions against climate change.
Vivienne Westwood emphasizes the link between culture and the ongoing issue of climate change, suggesting that by actively participating in life and reevaluating our values, individuals can break free from consumerism. It is through this enlightened engagement that innovative thinkers emerge, capable of fostering significant change for the betterment of the planet.
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CultureClimate ChangeValuesConsumerismThinkers
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about sustainability, one might quote Westwood to inspire a shift in values towards environmental responsibility.
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