Quotes from Vivienne Westwood

I always thought we had an environmental problem, but I hadn't realized how urgent it was. James Lovelock writes that by the end of this century there will be one billion people left.

If you saw Queen Elizabeth it would be amazing, she came from another planet. She was so attractive in what she was wearing.

I always tried to do things by example, even though I was not a very good mother regarding routines and family life.

My beauty secret is absolutely no sun.

In the morning, I practice 15 minutes of yoga.

More people should read books. It's the most concentrated experience you can have.

I don't follow politics much.

We moved into the back, made it into a little 50s sitting room and started to sell the records. We had an immediate success. For one thing, these Teddy Boys were thrilled to buy the records.

In history people dressed much better than we do today.

If Mrs Merkel wants to wear Westwood, I can promise that I will design clothes for her that will make her look chic, refined and influential.

Liverpool people are famous for liking clothes and fashion; they are very social and lively people, and we know that they like clothes.

To me, reading a fashion magazine is the last thing I need to do. I've got books I need to read.