

In the last chapter of her career, she worked as a consultant for the Met Costume Collection, helping to organise exhibits, which set the stage for the fabulous Met Gala we know today. The magazine editor in Funny Face is based on her.

Her work was known to be both wonderful and bemusing. NOTESĭIANA VREELAND was the legendary editor of American VOGUE from 1963 to 1971. Buckle up for a wild conversational ride. Bill can talk about any subject in a completely delightful way. And talk about clothes and Diana Vreeland, beauty and the importance of language. Look at how weaving and mathematics are linked. We talk about sustainable development, about look at how we measure society’s success now, and how we might change that in future.Īs Bill and his co-writer Michael Braungart write in Cradle to Cradle, “In the race for economic progress, social activity, ecological impact, cultural activity, and long-term effects can be overlooked.” We discuss why we should we view waste as a resource, and how we can transition to doing that. This interview is a must for anyone who is interested in the circular economy, or indeed just cares about the future of our planet. For more than 40 years, he has defined the principles of the sustainability movement. Architect, designer, thought leader, and author – his vision for a future of abundance for all is helping companies and communities think differently. He was the inaugural chair of the World Economic Forum’s Meta-Council on the Circular Economy and currently serves on the Forum’s Global Future Council on the Future of Environment and Natural Resource Security. Meet legendary thinker, innovator, disruptor and Cradle to Cradle hero, William McDonough.
