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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 Fall 1992 Ivory Wool Gabardine Double Breasted Pant Suit
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A holy grail for the fashion obsessed—Vivienne Westwood Fall 1992 pant suit. The Dame herself wore this design! This is the type of archival vintage that we can confidently endorse a...
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1990s British Trouser Pant Suits
S/S 1994 Vivienne Westwood Cafe Society Light Pink Tailored Jacket & Skirt Suit
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vivienne Westwood Cafe Society S/S 1994 Light Pink Tailored Jacket & Skirt Suit
A Museum Worthy Spring Summer 1994 Vivienne Westwood suit from the ‘Cafe Society’ Collection.
The ens...
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1990s English Skirt Suits
Vivienne Westwood 1997 Vintage Plaid Wool RUNWAY Coat with Shearling Collar
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Brown, green and rust plaid wool coat by Vivienne Westwood Red Label, dating to 1997 as seen on the runway. The coat has a strong Victorian influence, interpreted through a very fitt...
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1990s British Coats
Vivienne Westwood Red Label Black Wool Tie-Neck Knit Shirt, 1990s
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sweet take on the classic black tee shirt. Vivienne Westwood Red Label circa 1990's. Long sleeve tapered waist silhouette. Key-hole cut out at neck with tie detail. 100% Italian wo...
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20th Century Blouses and Tops
Museum Worthy 1988 Vivienne Westwood Corseted White Bustier - Corset Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
An incredibly Rare 1988 Vivienne Westwood jacket from the ‘Britain must go Pagan’ collection. The jacket features a boned corset like silhouette. With nipped waistline, deep plunged ...
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1980s Italian Cropped Jackets
Vivienne Westwood Spring 1988 Pagan Charcoal Grey Bolero Suit Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Vivienne Westwood's Spring Summer "Pagan" Collection. Cropped jacket with a plunging scoop neck and peter pan collar. Charcoal pinstriped plaid. Brass hardware buckles along the...
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