Westwood explains metaphorical fashion dance

Reuters 2013-09-16

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STORY: British model Lily Cole opened Vivienne Westwood's Red Label Spring/Summer 2014 collection show at London Fashion Week on Sunday (September 15) with a metaphorical dance that she and Westwood said they had come up with together to symbolise the plight of climate refugees. Calling the show "an impossible happening" on the invitation card, Westwood showed off her new line for the Red Label collection, a typically smarter fusion of Westwood's trademark edgy style, albeit with models wearing heavy white makeup. The show began with a dance from Cole, a friend of Westwood's, who moved in a dark spotlight in the centre of the room. Westwood said the dance was designed to highlight the plight of those affected by climate change. Guests at the show were handed postcards reading "This is my Voice", on the back addressed to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, that Westwood encouraged people to sign and post. The 72-year old designer is amo

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