While the diary was written, primarily, with the intention of warning people of the danger we’re in from climate change (a subject that feels particularly pertinent given fracking’s recent UK go-ahead, despite a rejection from Lancashire council), it is, as Vivienne puts it, also a great thing to do for yourself. Reading Vivienne’s thoughts, in her own words, is as fascinating and provocative as you would expect from Britain’s punk dame – a woman who always says exactly what she believes. At yoga, I suddenly had the stunning revelation that Alice in Wonderland, a book written by Lewis Carroll, actually proves Einstein’s theory of relativity. Reading Vivienne's thoughts, in her own words, is as fascinating and provocative as you would expect from Britain's punk dame - a woman who always says exactly what she believes.

Her thinking on culture and the importance of engaging with the world to develop culture (not consumption) was very clear and inspiring. Find your next must-read with the Serpent’s Tail newsletter and discover gripping crime and mystery from Viper Books. Since then, she has written two or three entries each month, discussing her life in fashion and her involvement with art, politics and the environment.She knows she thinks differently than the status quo, and because of that, she sometimes must explain herself. Then again, Vivienne might be hanging out with her friend Pamela Anderson, or in India for Naomi Campbell's birthday party, or watching Black Sabbath in Hyde Park with Sharon Osbourne. To be so full of energy and life at her age - and to rally against what you believe is detrimental to the future - environmental, creative and judicious. At last, I wanted to cry out, a celebrity who recognizes that politicians only care about themselves and who cares about the earth and who will actually do things about the things she cares about.

I decided to donate some money to the Green party, but now they are thinking of giving it back, having discovered I have a Luxembourg company that minimises my tax liabilities. remarked many times by Lee and John as the the one who introduced punk to fashion in the 70's and 80's. I totally admire her dedication and energy and can only hope to be that active when I reach her age! Vivienne Westwood began Get A Life, her online diary, in 2010 with an impassioned post about Native American activist Leonard Peltier.What we have here then is a story of the last six years of Climate Revolution and the journey that got us there. Vivienne does not talk about Fashion as long as it's not connected to her second (if not first) love in her life which is climate revolution and politics. Her career has successfully spanned five decades and her work has influenced millions across the world. While it's not a comprehensive biography--we have Ian Kelly to thank for that--it is as close as we can get to the inner workings of her mind.

By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Dame Vivienne Westwood, DBE, RDI (born Vivienne Isabel Swire) was a British fashion designer largely responsible for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream. So, I figure that I should tell you all right now that if you enjoy biographies, if you enjoy women with conviction, and if you enjoy reading about politics, this is the book for you.Then again, Vivienne might be hanging out with her friend Pamela Anderson, or in India for Naomi Campbell‘s birthday party, or watching Black Sabbath in Hyde Park with Sharon Osbourne.

Dame Vivienne Westwood is one of the icons of our age: fashion designer, activist, co-creator of punk, global brand and grandmother. hungry to learn more I planned to dive one era backwards to understand different inspirations and fashion world back then. Not only was Vivienne Westwood a punk icon and fashion inventor, she was also an activist for climate change and a major supporter and friend of Julian Assange. I find her fascinating and whilst I don't always agree with her and can't see the point she is trying to make on many occasions; I was still looking forward to reading her 'diary'. Very motivating read, to Vivennes's way of thinking and the time she devotes for environmental causes.

Spanning six years of Climate Revolution, fashion and activism, the book is as provocative as you would expect from Britain’s punk dame. Get a Lifeis a fresh, unpredictable look at the life of one of the most influential artists and campaigners of our times. This online magazine fuses the best high-end, progressive and luxury brands as well as independent designers. This book is in the form of a journal that Vivienne kept from 2010 through 2016, containing drawings, art she admired and photographs. At the ceremony, Westwood was knicker-less, which was later captured by a photographer in the courtyard of Buckingham Palace.