First up, Westwood sent a host of people down the runway with something to say as they all read poems and gave powerful speeches. Actress and #MeToo activist Rose McGowan, wearing a hat with “Angel” written across it and knee-high metallic boots, told the crowd that “we need more heroes”, possibly referencing the number of women who’ve come forward to share their #MeToo stories since the movement sparked in October 2017 – with McGowan leading it.
Never one to shy away from addressing the uneven wealth distribution of the world, Westwood sent some models down the catwalk with long prosthetic noses (like the character of Pinocchio) saying, “tax the poor and give to the rich, that’s the lie with the long nose”. And McGowan made a clear statement on it, saying: “Democracy will only thrive when we can achieve a favourable balance between the wealthy and the poor”.
Of course, sustainability and climate change were big topics weaved throughout the collection – with Westwood emphasising the importance of buying less, choosing well. “Fashion is all about styling, buy less, choose well, make it last,” said one model, while the message was emblazoned across accessories.
The UK director of Greenpeace, environmentalist John Sauven, addressed the destructive forces of some of the world’s most powerful sources and individuals: “We aim to save the arctic from motherfuckers like Shell and Putin.” And like previous shows, Westwood took a sartorial swipe at Brexit, with one model protesting: “Brexit is a crime, we should be cooperating, not cutting ourselves off from the world.”
Not one to do things in small steps, Westwood also let it be known that she aims to raise £100 million in the meantime to save the rainforest. What would a Vivienne Westwood show be without a performance picket line and politically-charged statements?
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