307 Quotes by Vivienne Westwood

Every time I have to look up a word in the dictionary, I’m delighted.

I’ve got a terrible memory; it’s probably because I’m always concentrating on what I’m doing now.

My clothes have a story. They have an identity. They have a character and a purpose. That’s why they become classics. Because they keep on telling a story. They are still telling it.

It’s true the punk fashion itself was iconographic: rips and dirt, safety pins, zips, slogans, and hairstyles. These motifs were so iconic in themselves – motifs of rebellion.

I am attracted to people who make this effort in knowing what suits them – they are individual and stylish.

Personally I’m not a feminist, as I can’t stand puritans.

I don’t feel comfortable defending my clothes. But if you’ve got the money to afford them, then buy something from me. Just don’t buy too much.

You’ve got to invest in the world, you’ve got to read, you’ve got to go to art galleries, you’ve got to find out the names of plants. You’ve got to start to love the world and know about the whole genius of the human race. We’re amazing people.

I don’t care if you get up in the morning and don’t wash, don’t put any make-up on, don’t do your hair, even, but you have to have clothes if you want to look different.