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Who's Vivienne Westwood?
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Vivienne Westwood was a pioneering British fashion designer and activist.
Dubbed “the undisputed Queen of British fashion” by musician Boy George, the acclaimed late designer bridged the gap between music and fashion in a manner that has reverberated for decades. Today, her namesake label is beloved for its long history of imaginative, unique designs.
Many celebrities sport Vivienne Westwood pieces. Among them are Kim Kardashian, Thandiwe Newton, Salma Hayek, Gigi Hadid, Kate Hudson and Halsey. In recent years, social media influencers have introduced the luxury brand to a new generation of fashionistas.
Westwood was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1992 and was made a Dame in 2006. The award-winning designer died in 2022.
On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Vivienne Westwood apparel and accessories.
Dubbed “the undisputed Queen of British fashion” by musician Boy George, the acclaimed late designer bridged the gap between music and fashion in a manner that has reverberated for decades. Today, her namesake label is beloved for its long history of imaginative, unique designs.
Many celebrities sport Vivienne Westwood pieces. Among them are Kim Kardashian, Thandiwe Newton, Salma Hayek, Gigi Hadid, Kate Hudson and Halsey. In recent years, social media influencers have introduced the luxury brand to a new generation of fashionistas.
Westwood was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1992 and was made a Dame in 2006. The award-winning designer died in 2022.
On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Vivienne Westwood apparel and accessories.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 20, 2024
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Vivienne Westwood Black Faux Fur Oversized Cropped Jacket, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Cropped Faux Fur Jacket
▪ Creative Director: Vivienne Westwood
▪ Fall-Winter 1993
▪ Crafted from black faux fur
▪ Designed in a cropped, oversized fit
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1990s English Jackets
Vivienne Westwood black velvet and tartan silk corset with crystals, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood corset
▪ Fall-Winter 1993
▪ Black velvet stomacher and back piece
▪ Black power-mesh corset bodice
▪ Signature MacAndreas tartan silk...
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1990s English Corsets
Vivienne Westwood Red Croc Embossed Chancery Heart HandBag
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Montreal, Quebec
COLOR: Red
MATERIAL: Leather
MEASURES: H 9” x L 5.11” x D 3.5”
DROP: 5.5”
CONDITION: Very good - faint hairline scratches form handling. Minimal signs of wear.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Vivienne Westwood “Propaganda” Thermal Polo Shirt
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Seattle, WA
From Vivienne Westwood Man, date unknown. Strong Seditionaries aesthetic.
Size: M, fits TTS
Condition: No significant signs of usage, 9/10.
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Early 2000s British T-Shirts
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Vivienne Westwood grey corset with Thomas Gainsborough dog print, fw 1992
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Rare Vivienne Westwood grey corset top
▪ Dog print from a detail of Thomas Gainsborough's - Tristam and Fox c. 1775–85
▪ Red bow applique
▪ Centre-back ...
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1990s British Corsets
Vivienne Westwood Milan Red Label Skirt with Max Mara Cotton Top, 1990s
By RED LABEL by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Port Hope, ON
This Vivienne Westwood mini skirt is made of 65% cotton and 35% viscose and is quite plain at the front, but in the usual Westwood style has an interested back slit, and of course the iconic button. The Max Mara top...
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