Vivienne Westwood’s ‘Get a Life’ discussion at Bread and Butter by Zalando, Berlin, the legend spoke about the importance of art and literature while forging a path of inventiveness. It was a rare glimpse into the process and practice of one of the most prolific designers of our time alongside an entire exhibition dedicated to iconic Dame.
I call the diaries Get a Life as that’s how I feel: you’ve got to get involved, speak out and act, says Dame Vivienne.
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. “It marks your life, you know where you’re up to, and where you’re going,” she says. “You pin down your ideas, adjust and develop: a constant résumé and improvement”.
