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I do think if you aim for quality, it's not so much about consumerism. The idea is 'Buy less, choose well, make it last.'

Vivienne Westwood

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Vivienne Westwood
Age: 83
Born: 1941
Born: April 8
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Derbyshire
Vivienne Isabel Swire
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