With a week to go until Christmas, designer Vivienne Westwood adds her support to ‘Make Something Month‘:

“Everyone has heard me say, ‘Buy less, choose well, make it last.’ For Christmas this year, my advice would be don’t invest in new technology – buying mobile phones, tablets, games is just so bad for the environment and your brain.”

“Why not make or buy some little luxury food items that everyone can enjoy during the holidays. Or do something positive for the environment: you can sponsor a rainforest tree in a friend’s name for as little as £1.00 with Cool Earth. What a great gift!” Vivienne Westwood