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Inspired by vivienne westwoods manifesto which was first published in 2008 from 8th september 2010 for 100 days the public were asked to send in artworks, slogans and photographs that best represented her idea of active resistance. This new book brings together 100 images that represent the idea of active resistance. Active resistance against propaganda, published by opus media. Vivienne westwood can be justified in claiming that she invented punk fashions, and, despite her rebellious nature, the fashion establishment recognized her work as important. How vivienne westwood traded a couture lifestyle for the front line of the eco war vivienne westwood would rather we saved the planet than bought.
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