Vivienne Westwood

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Vivienne Westwood clothing is known as a brand that pushes the boundaries of fashion. Designer Vivian Westwood began her work in the United Kingdom, but her unique sense of style and her outrageous clothes have gained worldwide attention. Having won the award for British Designer of the Year in 1990 and 1991, she is now known as one of the best British designers in the fashion market. She was also honored by the Order of the British Empire for her contribution to the fashion world.

Born in Derbyshire in 1941, Westwood first studied at Harrow School of Art. She later attended the University of Westminster and Middlesex University’s Trent Park College. The style that she has been most strongly associated with is English Punk. Punk designs like safety pins, bondage gear, razor blades, and bicycle chain on the clothing as well as spiked dog collars for jewelry and the use of traditional elements of Scottish designs such as tartan fabrics.

Vivienne Westwood gained notoriety when infamous punk band the Sex Pistols wore her clothes at their first gig. She’s since partnered with them on a clothing store called Let It Rock.

Kate Winslet wearing Vivian Westwood

Currently, Vivienne Westwood carries on her traditional styles but they are adapted to better suit the young generation of today. You can clearly see the rock chick inspiration still shining through in her collection with the dominate colors of black, red, and gray. The looks that she designs are hard and edgy but with the use of soft fabrics such as wools, cashmere, and satin. In this way, Vivienne Westwood makes her creation stand out by providing a stylish contrast. The end result is a unique style that can broadly appeal to people of all ages.

Fans of Vivienne Westwood include many well-known celebrities. These include Sienna Miller, Marion Cotillard, Emily Blunt, Kate Winslet, Cate Blanchett, Kate Moss, Hilary Duff, Rihanna, Pamela Anderson, and Gwen Stefani. It is obvious that Ms. Westwood’s appeal has ranged far beyond the UK’s fashion world of English Punk. Over time, her style has evolved and taken the rest of the world by storm.