Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood, the woman who invented the punk aesthetic, is a true icon of contemporary fashion. Her visionary designs and fearless creativity have established the Vivienne Westwood fashion house as a symbol of rebellion, elegance and innovation.

From the 1970s, Westwood’s T-shirts, trousers and shoes—crafted from rubber, mesh, leather and metal—shocked audiences while becoming the uniform of London’s art and music scene. She even dressed the Sex Pistols, cementing her influence on punk culture.

The fashion house evolved beyond its punk origins, blending historical references, theatrical flair and avant-garde tailoring. Her first collection, Pirate (1981), marked the shift toward dramatic, frilled silhouettes, a signature of the brand.

A powerful voice for environmental and social change, Westwood has been named British Designer of the Year twice and awarded an O.B.E. Today, her collections continue to receive critical acclaim, and the fashion house remains globally recognised for bold, statement-making designs.

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