Quote by Vivienne Westwood

We moved into the back, made it into a little 50s sitting room and started to sell the records. We had an immediate success. For one thing, these Teddy Boys were thrilled to buy the records.

We moved into the back, made it into a little 50s sitting ro

Summary

This quote highlights the success of the speaker's venture of transforming the back room into a nostalgic 50s sitting room and selling records. The immediate success mentioned can be attributed to the enthusiasm of Teddy Boys, a youth subculture in the 50s known for their love of music and fashion. The unique concept of the 50s sitting room appealed to these customers, resulting in their excitement to purchase records from the speaker's establishment.

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By Vivienne Westwood

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