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肖像:Mattia Passeri 摄(Wikimedia Commons)
I didn't know how a working-class girl like me could possibly make a living in the art world
我不知道一个像我这样的工人阶级女孩怎么可能在艺术世界谋生
—— V&A《The Early Years》文字板 · EN 维基转引
I was messianic about punk, seeing if one could put a spoke in the system in some way
我对朋克有如传教——看能不能想办法往体制的轮子里插一根棍子
—— The Independent,2002-06-02
"The Pagan Years" — during which Vivienne's heroes changed from punks and ragamuffins to Tatler girls wearing clothes that parodied the upper class
"异教年"——其间薇薇安的主角从朋克和流浪儿,变成了穿着戏仿上流阶级服装的《Tatler》名媛
—— EN 维基正文转述(她对 1988-91 时期的自我命名)
Through my reworking of the traditional robe I tried to link the past, the present and the future. We are what we know.
通过对传统学袍的再加工,我试着把过去、现在与未来连在一起。我们即我们所知。
—— King's College London《Comment》院刊,2008-09
We can only take democracy for granted if we insist on our liberty
只有坚持自由,我们才能把民主视为理所当然
—— BBC News《The power of T-shirt slogans》,2005-09-28
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
替我的衣服辩护,我并不自在。但你要是买得起,就买我的一样东西吧。只是别买太多
—— The Guardian(Carole Cadwalladr),2007-12-02
I wished to show off my outfit by twirling the skirt. … I have heard that the picture amused the Queen.
我只是想转个裙摆亮亮相。……听说这张照片逗乐了女王。
—— The Independent《You ask the questions》(EN 维基转引)
I am investing in the Green Party because I believe it is in the best interests of our country and our economy
我投资绿党,因为我相信这符合我们国家与我们经济的最大利益
—— 绿党官网,2015-01-23
It is important to me that my business affairs are in line with my personal values. I am subject to UK tax on all of my income
我的商业事务必须与我的个人价值观一致,这对我很重要。我全部收入都在英国纳税
—— British Vogue,2015-03-11
I wasn't pure enough for them
对他们来说我不够纯粹
—— 本人在线日记 · climaterevolution.co.uk,2015-04(EN 维基转引)
I'm excited about the Labour Party manifesto because it's all about the fair distribution of wealth.
工党竞选宣言让我兴奋,因为它讲的全是财富的公平分配。
—— Dazed Digital,2017
half-poisoned already from government corruption of law and gaming of the legal system by government
(我像矿井里的金丝雀)已经被政府腐化的法律、被政府玩弄的司法毒了一半
—— CNN(Oscar Holland),2020-07-28
I have a plan 2 save the World. Capitalism is a war economy + war is the biggest polluter, therefore Stop War + change economy 2 fair distribution of wealth at the same time: NO MANS LAND.
我有一个拯救世界的计划 2。资本主义是战争经济 + 战争是最大的污染源,所以要停止战争 + 同时把经济改为财富公平分配:NO MANS LAND。
—— CIRCA 80 岁生日影像,2021-04(EN 维基转录)
Vivienne and Malcolm use clothes to shock, irritate and provoke a reaction but also to inspire change.
薇薇安和马尔科姆用衣服去震惊、去刺激、去挑起反应,也去激励改变。
—— Viv Albertine 回忆录《Clothes, Clothes, Clothes…》
It was a beautiful day because for once she let herself enjoy it.
那是美好的一天,因为这一次她让自己享受了。
—— Andreas Kronthaler · The Guardian(EN 维基转引)
In the late 1980's Vivienne Westwood commenced use of a logo which, we consider, acknowledged her connections with and affection for our cherished cloth. Whilst that may not have been well received by everyone in the Harris Tweed® industry, subsequently both brands have very successfully collaborated to their mutual benefit.
上世纪八十年代末,薇薇安·韦斯特伍德启用了一个标志,我们认为,它表明了她与我们珍视的呢料的联系与感情。尽管这在当时业内未必人人买账,但此后两个品牌非常成功地合作至今、彼此受益。
—— Harris Tweed Authority,2022-12
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