Just over a month ago I was lucky enough to get some work experience in Vivienne Westwood's press office, which was a massive eye opener to what happens behind the scenes in the fashion industry. Before I went, I read Vivienne's 2014 biography (which was amazing, everyone should own it) and in the process realised the huge extent of her career. The author presented her without any pretensions and made her relatable, which is a rare thing for an international fashion icon! The book also led me to find out about Climate Revolution through Vivienne's YouTube and blog.
In true Vivienne fashion, the topics she covers are truly controversial, and contrary to my initial expectations, Vivienne (and Ben Westwood, her son) talk about political and economic topics as well as global warming.
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| from Vivienne's blog |
For me, the most important thing about the campaign is that it highlights how everything is linked: politicians require money, they support consumer industry, this leads to waste and global warming. Therefore, by not supporting politicians and consumerism, we can slow down global warming. All the more reason to "Buy less, choose well", in Vivienne's words.
The ingrained punk attitude of everything Vivienne does might decrease the eligibility of her ideas to some people, but watching her video diary, her possession of the facts is undeniable. Although the possibility that only 1 billion people will be left on earth by 3000 is terrifying, being able to follow such a determined and organised movement to prevent this eventuality it is extremely comforting.
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