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Dame Vivienne Westwood is a high ceiling where thoughts and dreams drift upwards and average or ordinary would be a rude word.  So is it surprising that at the age of 72 she’s shorn off her trademark titian hair?

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‘Vivienne cut her hair as we all must wake up to climate change’ a spokesperson said, adding ‘And secondly, she wanted to cut the red out for a while and have it white to show she’s proud of her age.’  Westwood is known as an active climate campaigner – indeed, last month she said she wouldn’t be expanding her empire in order to concentrate on backing Greenpeace’s work to protect the Arctic – but somehow, the age bit has greater resonance recognising that the way you look is a hyper-potent source of expression.  More than visual bravado it says it’s not beauty in the classical sense that matters, but talent, integrity, intelligence and style.

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Unique in a sea of sheep, she will always present the stuff that makes people feel uncomfortable..and she’ll do it smiling with mischievous pleasure.  Just like those boots she’s wearing.

Of course, those of us in the know recognise the Laura Lynn effect..expect short hair to be BIG this summer!

Laters, Kate x