Author Archives: Vivienne

Now that I’m back from Shanghai, I’m going to look at the connections you’ve sent me. But before I do, I wanted to tell you some things one of my colleagues pointed out: ‘Progress’ is neutral. You can’t say Progress … Continue reading →

After the Gold Label show in Paris I went to Sicily. Although this site is about my ideas – mostly outside of fashion - I think it’s good to include every now and again bits of my private life to give a … Continue reading →

The music of Kyle Nash-Baker We featured the composer and pianist, Kyle Nash-Baker at our Gold Label Spring/Summer 2012 fashion show last week – and the feedback has been wonderful. He wrote a comment on our website in May and … Continue reading →

A friend of mine, Dominic Hourd, recently spent a month in Cuba where he stayed in residential Havana rather than the tourist areas. Dominic kept a diary of his stay which he sent to me – I think you will … Continue reading →

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The Family Tree starts with the marriage of GAIA the Earth Mother and Science. They have 2 children so we have 2 branches. The child of the right hand branch is Quantity and it’s what happens when Progress marries Quantity. … Continue reading →

James Lovelock, the originator of the Gaia theory and inventor of the electron capture detector (which made possible the detection of CFCs and other atmospheric nano-pollutants) has always been a strong and outspoken supporter of nuclear energy – and a … Continue reading →

We are in a little 18th century farmer’s chalet on top of a mountain in Alpbach in the Tyrol where Andreas’ brother, Martin, is a cattle farmer. The chalet is cosy and efficient with no modern appliances except now we … Continue reading →

Vivienne and Andreas have gone to Austria, visiting Andreas’ brother on his farm in the Tyrol. While they’re away, they also plan to take advantage of their time reading and writing in the fresh air. Vivienne will continue with her … Continue reading →