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BUY LESS, CHOOSE WELL, MAKE IT LAST

Vivienne Westwood is one of the last independent global fashion brands in the world. We exist to do more than just produce clothes and accessories.

We use our collections, collaborations and catwalk shows as a platform to promote awareness and campaign for a better world. We use our voice to fight climate change, and to mobilise people around its impact on Mother Earth, Gaia, who sustains us all.

We know there is a contradiction between our activism and the industry we are part of. Fashion creates products which are too often disposable, and which – through their creation, distribution and eventual disposal – can have a disproportionately negative impact on our planet, its wildlife and people.

We know this and we know we must do better. We have been adapting the way we make our clothes and accessories over the last few years to reflect the growing urgency to change how the industry operates but, in this time of Climate Crisis, we must go further.

We continually challenge ourselves to make all our products with greater care for people and the environment and to lower our impact as much as possible. We push for a fashion industry that we can be proud to be part of. We are committed to strong, holistic action in the interests of farmers, artisans, supply chain workers, brand employees, our customers, our communities, and all life on earth.

We are proud of the changes we have made so far. We understand there is so much more to do.

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Lower Impact Materials

We look beyond the aesthetic qualities of the materials we use. We consider their social and environmental impacts at every stage of their lifecycle, and we are

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Sustainable Packaging

All our retail packaging is plastic free and made from award-winning Remake paper. This FSC certified paper is uncoated, and composed of 40% recycled pulp, 30% virgin FSC

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Activism

We have always used our collections and catwalk shows as a platform to campaign for a better world. Vivienne herself continues to speak out tirelessly about the effects of climat

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Carbon Emissions and Waste

Fashion makes a significant contribution to the growing climate crisis. The exact tonnage of carbon emissions the industry emits remains contested, though it is estimated at

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Supply Chain

At Vivienne Westwood, we know that it is our responsibility to connect with the people who work with our products. We want to build a strong and transparent supply chain, in order to guarantee the safety and well-being of every person who works with us,

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Craftsmanship and Heritage

Working towards a way of creating fashion that is better for people and the environment is not only about looking forward to technological advancements and new ideas. It is also

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Policy Statements

Here are the policy statements that underpin our commitment to minimising our environmental impact and ensuring fair employment practices for people working in our supply

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