2004 Vivienne Westwood leather Pirate Strap Heeled Tapestry Boots EU 40 / UK 6.5
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
2004 Vivienne Westwood Tapestry Pirate boots, crafted from a decorative Vivienne Westwood ‘Orb
2004 Vivienne Westwood leather Pirate Strap Heeled Tapestry Boots EU 40 / UK 6.5
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
2004 Vivienne Westwood Tapestry Pirate boots, crafted from a decorative Vivienne Westwood ‘Orb
Vivienne Westwood "Man" leather belt
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
Vivienne Westwood leather belt has embellished buckle with detailed "Man" in gilded gold. Buckle
Vivienne Westwood silk & leather wallet
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
Vivienne Westwood textured silk wallet is lined with brown lambskin leather along with leather
Vivienne Westwood silk & leather zippered wallet
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
Vivienne Westwood silk and leather zippered wallet measures 7 1/2" in width and 4" in height. The
Vivienne Westwood Black Leather Strap Clutch Bag
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Krakow, PL
Elevate your style with this chic Vivienne Westwood black leather clutch. This sophisticated clutch
Vivienne Westwood black leather and suede platforms
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood black leather and suede platforms ca. 1990-1996
Vivienne Westwood Brown Leather Peep-Toe Sandals - '00s
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Vivienne Westwood brown leather peep-toe sandals featuring iconic crossover straps and signature
Vivienne Westwood red patent leather platforms, fw 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood red patent leather platforms. Fall Winter 1994
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Vivienne Westwood multicoloured leather textile clutch
By Anglomania Vivienne Westwood
Located in Capri, IT
Vivienne Westwood multicoloured leather textile clutch 27*19 cm
Vintage 2000's Vivienne Westwood Red Patent Leather Ghillie Heels
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vintage 2000's Vivienne Westwood Ghillie heels. Features a high shine red patent leather, dramatic
Iconic Rare Pair of Vivienne Westwood Shoes
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
True collectors dream. Iconic pair of rare gold leather platform shoes by Vivienne Westwood
Leather
Iconic Rare Pair of Vivienne Westwood Shoes
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
True collectors dream. Iconic pair of rare gold leather platform shoes by Vivienne Westwood
Leather
Vintage 2000's Vivienne Westwood Red Patent Leather Ghillie Heels
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vintage 2000's Vivienne Westwood Ghillie heels. Features a high shine red patent leather, dramatic
Vivienne Westwood brown leather sheepskin puff sleeve jacket, fw 1995
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood brown leather sheepskin puff sleeve jacket with large orb buttons and shawl lapel
$11,714
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood black leather corseted pants with crotch zipper, fw 1997
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood black leather pants ▪ 100% Leather ▪ Metal crotch zipper ▪ High rise corseted
Vivienne Westwood Spring-Summer 1992 brown leather corset and mini skirt
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood Spring-Summer 1992 brown leather corset with boning, zip fastening and two long
Vivienne Westwood black leather 'Rocking Horse' shoes, circa 1980s (SZ 41)
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of Vivienne Westwod black leather 'Rocking Horse' shoes with wooden platforms and extra
$16,562
Size: UK 10 - FR 38 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood black leather corseted jacket and mini skirt suit, fw 1997
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood Couture black leather mini skirt suit ▪ 100% Leather ▪ Corseted Jacket ▪ Let
Vivienne Westwood red leather headband with light up Satyr horns, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood red leather headband ▪ 'Britain Must Go Pagan', Spring-Summer 1988 ▪ Battery
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD "Anglomania" c.1990's Black Leather Asymmetrical Wrap Jacket
By ANGLOMANIA by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Thiensville, WI
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD "Anglomania" c.1990's Black Leather Asymmetrical Wrap Jacket Brand
1990s Vivienne Westwood Men's Brown Leather Trench
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
Luxe brown buttery Italian leather trench by Vivienne Westwood Man. Tie belt at waist. Unique and
Vintage 1970s Vivienne Westwood SEX Red Patent Leather Pumps
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Long Island City, NY
Wonderful SEX Boutique red patent leather pumps designed by Vivienne Westwood. Patent leather upper
Vivienne Westwood Patent Leather Apollo Shoulder Bag with Detachable Strap
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Made in Italy, 100% genuine leather -All hardware is branded, red squiggle lining -Clasp closure
Fabulous Vivienne Westwood High Leather Platform Heels SZ 37 1/2
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vertigo inducing Westwood platform heels with faux alligator grain. Leather upper, sole, lining
Vivienne Westwood Black Chancery Bag with Strap, 2012
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vivienne Westwood Chancery Bag -No longer in production, heart shaped bag from Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood Genuine Leather Extra Large Bowler Bag With Brass Orb
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Made in Italy, 100% genuine leather -Tartan lining, brass coated hardware, orb in the front -Zip
Vivienne Westwood gold leather corset and mini skirt, 'Time Machine' ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, London
Vivienne Westwood; gold leather corset and skirt ensemble. Corset with internal boning, designed to
Vivienne Westwood Brown Leather Boots, Gold Label A / W 2013, Size US 9
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vivienne Westwood Court Shoes -As seen on the AW13 Gold Label runway -Shoes 100% leather with
Vivienne Westwood Leather Corset Top and Skirt, 1990s
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
1990s Vivienne Westwood Leather Corset Top and Skirt
Vivienne Westwood Leather jacket size 40
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Anglomania Real leather Brown / turtledove color Button and zip closures One pocket Lengt shoulder
Vivienne Westwood Metal Camera Bag
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
BEautiful camera bag by Vivienne Westwood Leather Metal green color VW Logo Zip closure External
Vivienne Westwood Blue "Rachel" Small Shopper
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
BEautiful camera bag by Vivienne Westwood Leather Metal green color VW Logo Zip closure External
Vivienne Westwood Black patent leather clucth
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Capri, IT
Vivienne Westwood Black patent leather clucth 21*16 cm
Vivienne Westwood silk & leather zippered wallet
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
Vivienne Westwood silk and leather zippered wallet has hues of olive and brick tones accented with
Vivienne Westwood Pink Leather Envelope Clutch
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
clasp on this used Vivienne Westwood designer resale item. Details Pink Leather Envelope clutch
Vivienne Westwood White Leather Shoulder Bag
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
detailing of the knot detailing on this used Vivienne Westwood designer resale item. Details
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD One Size Burgundy Leather Wallet
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in San Francisco, CA
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD wallet comes in burgundy leather featuring silver tone logo, and inner slots
Vivienne Westwood Black Leather Daisy Bucket Bag
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
left clasp on this used Vivienne Westwood designer resale item. Comes with dust bag. Details
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Gold Black Stripe Leather Wallet Handbag
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in San Francisco, CA
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD wallet handbag comes in a black and gold striped leather featuring inner slots
Vivienne Westwood Black Crossbody Bag
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful crossbody bag by Vivienne Westwood Squire new Square Vegan leather Black colr Zip closure
Vivienne Westwood Bordeaux Shoulder Bag
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful shoulder bag by Vivienne Westwood Patent leather Bordeaux red color Two chain handles Zip
Vivienne Westwood red leather lace up stilettos, circa 1997
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood red leather lace-up stilettos, autumn winter 1997
Vivienne Westwood black leather elevated court shoes, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood black croc effect leather elevated court shoes with a 6" heel and 2" platform
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Size 11 Red Leather Belted Ankle Boots
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in San Francisco, CA
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD ankle boots comes in a red leather featuring a square toe, front flap, double
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Coventry Black & Gold Quilted Leather Asymmetrical Handbag
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in San Francisco, CA
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD "Coventry" bag comes in a black quilted leather featuring an asymmetrical style
Vivienne Westwood Vintage Brown Leather Heels Size IT 38
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
the leather on left foot near top-piece. Scuffing and corrosion at the outsoles on this used Vivienne
Vivienne Westwood Green Leather Ghillie Heels Size IT 39
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
to the counter and outer sides to both shoes and on this used Vivienne Westwood designer resale item
Vivienne Westwood Brown Leather Laced Pumps Size IT 39
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
side of the left shoe and to the right side of the right shoe on this used Vivienne Westwood designer
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD black white brush print leather brogue shoes EU38
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD black white brush print leather brogue shoes EU38 Reference: JACG/A00182 Brand
Vivienne Westwood Black Vegan Camera Bag
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
As new camera bag by Vivienne Westwood Vegan leather Metal VW logo Black color Zipped To be worn
Vivienne Westwood Green Tartan Bucket Bag
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
As new bucket bag by Vivienne Westwood Biogreen saffiano eco leather Green and red color Tartan
Vivienne Westwood Two for One Fabric and Leather Bags
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Port Hope, ON
A hobo crossbody and a larger long strap bag, black and grey Toulon print and black and purples Toulon Argyle print. Both have the signature orb logo hardware and zipped inside pocke...
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Size 11 Burgundy Antique Leather Lace Up Shoes
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in San Francisco, CA
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD MAN shoes burgundy antique leather featuring perforated details, round toe, and a
Vivienne Westwood Brown Leather Flintstone Trek Sandals Size IT 40
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
scratches is visible on both shoes on this used Vivienne Westwood designer resale item. This item comes with
Vivienne Westwood Pink Leather Lace-Up Sandals Size IT 36.5
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Never worn. No visible wear to shoes is evident on this new Vivienne Westwood designer
Vivienne Westwood Black Leather Croc Emboss Pumps Size IT 40
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
both heels where abrasion is visible on this used Vivienne Westwood designer resale item. This pair of
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H 7.09 in W 7.09 in
NWOT Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Gold Blue Leather Shoulder Bag - Fanny Pack
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Capri, IT
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Gold Blue Leather Shoulder Bag - Fanny Pack Unworn
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H 8.5 in D 5 in L 11.5 in
Vivienne Westwood Large Bowler Bag Tote Black Leather & Silver Hardware 2000
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This black leather bag was made by Vivienne Westwood, most likely in 2000. With it's bowler style
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Size 10 Tan & Orange Perforated Leather Lace Up Shoes
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in San Francisco, CA
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD shoes comes in a tan perforated leather featuring a round toe, orange trim, and a
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Size 12 Black & Yellow Abstract Leather Lace Up Shoes
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in San Francisco, CA
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD shoes comes in a black & yellow abstract leather featuring a cap toe, wooden sole
Vivienne Westwood Camera Spray Orb Melih Bag
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
As new camera bag by Vivienne Westwood Spray Orb Melih Leather Black color Spray like VW logo
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Size 10 Black Cut Outs Leather Slip On Sneakers
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in San Francisco, CA
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD sneakers comes in a black leather featuring a cut-out tiger design, brass horn
Vivienne Westwood Rocking Horse Shoes Black Leather Ballerina Platforms US6 UK5
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Custom made in 2011, these are authentic Vivienne Westwood rocking horse ballerina platforms
Vivienne Westwood Rocking Horse Shoes Black Leather Ballerina Platforms US6 UK5
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Custom made in 2011, these are authentic Vivienne Westwood rocking horse ballerina platforms! In
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Size 11.5 Leather Brown Smooth Cap-Toe Lace Up
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vivienne Westwood lace-up shoe consists of a brown leather material with same tone brown sole
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2000’s Vivienne Westwood Yellow Argyle Canvas & Leather micro miniature Hand Bag
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fabulous early 2000’s Vivienne Westwood micro bag, crafted from a yellow & orange argyle Jacquard
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Size: Modern Size Small
Vivienne Westwood gold leather corset and mini skirt, 'Time Machine' ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood; gold leather corset and skirt ensemble. Corset with internal boning, designed to
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD RED LABEL black goatskin leather high low circle skirt JP2 M
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD RED LABEL black goatskin leather high low circle skirt JP2 M Reference: TGAS
Vivienne Westwood Black Patent Leather "Gillie" 1993 Shoes
Located in New York, NY
Fashion or surrealism? Super Elevated Court Black Patent Leather "Gillie" shoes by Vivienne
Vivienne Westwood Animal Toe Leather Shoes
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Geneva, CH
Iconic Vivienne Westwood vintage "animal toe" shoes in metallic gold leather. UK size 6 (US 9 /IT
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD tan leather platform heels - 41
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Towering tan leather platform heels from Vivienne Westwood dating to the early 2000's. European
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Size 11.5 Leather Black Lace Up
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vivienne Westwood lace-up shoe consists of a black leather material with same tone dark sole
Vivienne Westwood black leather platform buckle boots, ss 1992
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood black leather platform buckle boots. UK 4 Salon, Spring-Summer 1992
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD navy blue leather SOFIA MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Vivienne Westwood Sofia Medium tote in navy blue leather combines practicality
Vivienne Westwood Pink Hazel Small Bag
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Brand new (still with plastics) bag by Vivienne Westwood Hazel small Vegan patent leather Pink
Vintage VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Tan Beige Leather & Swarovski Rhinestone Choker UNISEX
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Tan Beige Leather & Swarovski Rhinestone Choker UNISEX Necklace
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Chancery Heart gold orb pink embossed leather bag
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Chancery Heart gold orb pink embossed leather bag Reference: KNCN/A00036 Brand
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
Alaia Cape Sweater 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red knit cape poncho by Azzedine Alaia. It is elbow length with a stand up collar and a subtle abstract horizontal pattern in rows around the cape. There is a zipper at ...
Vivienne Westwood S/S 1999 Bondage Pants
By Vivienne Westwood, RED LABEL by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous pair of linen cotton blend pant from the late, great Vivienne Westwood in brown, grey, and black variegated vertical stripes. They are mid rise with a waistband, front but...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
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“Vivienne Westwood” Orb Logo Enamel Lighter Circa 80s, British Art, Punk, Rock
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
“Vivienne Westwood” Enamel Gas Lighter Westwood has carried her rebellious spirit into her collections throughout her career, often combining punk symbolism with traditional feminine...
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Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
$2,240Sale Price|41% Off
Vivienne Westwood velvet 'Harris Tweed' collection, Autumn-Winter 1987-88
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Vivienne Westwood black velvet crown with brown faux fur band.
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
Chic 1960s Pink Beaded Sequin Harilela's Hong Kong Sleeveless Silk Vintage Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 60s pink silk beaded top! So much detail to this gorgeous little gem! Lace, pearls, sequins and beads throughout. Super soft silk feels amazing against the body! Beaded fringe o...
Alexander McQueen Slip Dress with Applique Skirt 1990s
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An adorable black silk slip dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen's. It has spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline and a low cut back. It is semi fitted through a the ...
$1,069Sale Price|20% Off
Prada Silk Heart Print Dress, SS 2000
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Marlborough, GB
Prada silk heart print dress, Spring Summer 2000 The most romantic, fun print from the collection that gave us the iconic heart print and lipstick print The heart print featured thro...
For someone who regularly swatted away the industry that made her, audacious British fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood certainly knew her way around a garment. And she knew how to provoke. “I don’t follow fashion,” Westwood once told the New York Times. “I’ve never been interested in it.” Collectors are certainly interested in her work, and vintage Vivienne Westwood dresses, handbags, lingerie and jackets have become very desirable over the years.
Westwood was born Vivienne Isabel Swire in a village in Derbyshire, in central England, but moved to London as a teen. In the early 1960s, she began to make her own necklaces and other jewelry and met an artist, activist and entrepreneur named Malcolm McLaren. They became involved romantically and she made clothes for him in the style of the Teddy Boys — the city’s music-crazed, occasionally violent teenagers at the time who wore high-waisted trousers and tailored velvet blazers that drew on Edwardian-era fashions.
Westwood and McLaren opened a vintage shop on King’s Road in London in 1971. The flared denim and peasant blouses of the 1960s, then still popular with the “peace and love” set, didn’t hold any weight for Westwood. Instead, she was interested in provocative, edgy apparel. She repaired used clothing and endeavored to create bold new designs from scratch.
Together Westwood and McLaren sold older rock-and-roll records, customized T-shirts with antiestablishment slogans, biker jackets and snug trousers inspired by the Marlon Brando film The Wild One as well as bondage fetish wear. The shop, once called Let It Rock and then Too Fast to Live, Too Young to Die before Sex became a more appropriate moniker, evolved into a youth mecca. The DIY garments — zippered tops, burnt tees emblazoned with anarchist messages — flew off the shelves. More notably, it brought punk to the masses.
Westwood was soon dressing the Sex Pistols, a band that McLaren managed, all the while bridging the gap between music and fashion in a manner that has reverberated throughout the industry for decades.
In 1981, the couple’s first fashion show marked the debut of their Pirate collection — a swashbuckler-themed line that sprang from Westwood’s research into Indigenous Americans and the “power garments” of the Louis XIV era. The collection’s ample proportions and cutting-edge tailoring countered punk’s geometry and tight latex fits as well as what rocker Adam Ant called the “Puritanism” that plagued England at the time. The Pirate collection’s enduring influence on the world of fashion as well as the theatrical work of designers such as John Galliano and Alexander McQueen is undeniable.
For the colorful corsets of her 1990 Portrait collection, Westwood drew on 18th-century oil paintings — her models donned the pearl necklaces that have become a social media star and a favorite of influencers and fashion lovers all over the world. For a jacket-and-shorts suit from her Fall/Winter 1996–97 Storm in a Teacup line, the designer used the extreme asymmetry of a tartan mash-up to confront, according to Westwood, “the horror of uniformity and minimalism.”
The self-taught Westwood enjoyed a rapid ascent in fashion, with British society embracing her looks and Vogue immortalizing them in its glossy pages. She garnered accolades for introducing corsets to the runway and dressed Kate Moss and Helena Bonham Carter. And an original Vivienne Westwood wedding dress is featured in 2008’s Sex and the City film.
The fires of political and environmental activism burned brightly for Westwood: She was a Greenpeace ambassador, having designed the organization’s official “Save the Arctic” logo; her clothing brand is committed to using recycled canvas and other eco-friendly materials in the production process; and in 2020, she protested the extradition of Julian Assange by suspending herself in a bird cage outside London’s Old Bailey court. But she will always be the grande dame of British design.
Find an extraordinary range of vintage Vivienne Westwood shirts, shoes, gowns and other items today on 1stDibs.
The designer's modern take on a centuries-old wardrobe staple is still in demand today.
The style icon sported a dress by a fellow Brit for her big day.
The shorts suit in a mash-up of patterns with an asymmetrical cut speaks to the designer’s rebellious spirit.