Ambition Quote by Vivienne Westwood
“I didn't consider myself a fashion designer at all at the time of punk. I was just using fashion as a way to express my resistance and to be rebellious. I came from the country, and by the time I got to London, I considered myself to be very stupid. It was my ambition to understand the world I live in.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Fashion and Punk, 1970s, Vivienne Westwood, null
She used fashion as a rebellious expression of resistance, evolving from rural roots to London’s punk scene, seeking to understand her world.
In simple terms: Fashion as rebellion and self‑discovery.
Key Takeaway
Use style to challenge norms.
Themes
fashion
rebellion
identity
culture
self‑expression
Mood
defiant
thoughtful
Type
cultural
personal
When to use this quote
- designing clothes
- participating in subcultures
- teaching fashion history
Key Concepts
punk movement
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does rebellion mean to you today?
- Can style still be a tool for resistance?
A Different Perspective
Fashion can be co‑opted by mainstream.
