Vivienne Westwood Elevated Ghillie Platform
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Vivienne Westwood Elevated Ghillie Platform in Croco embossed purple leather. Size 37 EU Condition
Vivienne Westwood Elevated Ghillie Platform
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Vivienne Westwood Elevated Ghillie Platform in Croco embossed purple leather. Size 37 EU Condition
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Platform heels 1993 Vivienne Westwood gingham
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
platform heels 1993 Vivienne Westwood. Vivienne Westwood, the renowned British fashion designer
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 red patent leather platforms, fw 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood red patent leather platforms. Fall Winter 1994
Vivienne Westwood Runway 2013 Pirate Clomper Squiggle Print Platform Boots 36
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Vivienne Westwood Runway 2013 Pirate Clomper Squiggle Print Bondage Style Platform Boots 36 Color
Vivienne Westwood 'Cut, Slash & Pull' Open Toe High Sole Platforms, Circa 1991
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
cA Pair of Vivienne Westwood high-soled open toe platform shoes covered in black satin with regular
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 Anglomania + Melissa Platform Sandals
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania + Melissa Platform Sandals CONDITION: This item is a deadstock
Retro Vivienne Westwood Navy Platform Spectator Shoes, EU 37
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Bethesda, MD
New with box Vivenne Westwood retro navy leather and suede platform spectator oxfords with
Platform heels 1993 Vivienne Westwood gingham
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
platform heels 1993 Vivienne Westwood. Vivienne Westwood, the renowned British fashion designer
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
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Size: UK 8 - EU 36 - Small
Vivienne Westwood red rose print corset and platforms ensemble, ss 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood red rose print 4 piece ensemble. Includes elevated cotton lace up platform boots
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
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Size: UK 7, approximate US 10
Vivienne Westwood Tea Garden Print Blue Gold and Red Platform Sandals
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare Vivienne Westwood Elevated Slave style sandal in the designer's iconic blue, red, and gold Tea
Vivienne Westwood Black Patent Leather "Gillie" 1993 Shoes
Located in New York, NY
. Vivienne Westwood 1993 sky high platform's are part of fashion history when Gillie shoe was worn by
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 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 multicoloured tartan wool lace-up platforms, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood tartan wool platform court shoes ▪ Pink ribbon lace-up fastening ▪U.K. 6
Vivienne Westwood black patent leather three strap platform pumps, fw 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood lack patent leather platform pumps ▪ Three buckle straps ▪U.K. 6 - EU 39 ▪
Vivienne Westwood black leather platform 3 strap heels, AW 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Autumn-Winter 1994
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Size: UK 4 - EU 37 - US 5.5
Vivienne Westwood black mock-croc super-elevated platform pumps, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood super-elevated platform pumps ▪ 'Anglomania', Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Museum Grade
1993 Vivienne Westwood Black Patent Platform High Heels
Located in New York, NY
These Vivienne Westwood platform heels are a piece of fashion history! Infamous for causing Naomi
Vivienne Westwood 1993"Gillie"platform's, Naomi's famed fall sz 8
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Vivienne Westwood 1993 sky high platform's, Fashion history, these are the same style of Naomi
1993 Vivienne Westwood Black Patent Platform High Heel Shoes
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
fell down in 1993! True vintage 1990s Westwood platform heels
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1989 Vintage Fitted Open Back Black Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Open Back Fitted Dress Size XS Black Alaïa sleeveless mini dress with tonal stitching throughout and cutout at back. All Eyes on Alaïa For the last half-cen...
1990s Ralph Lauren Black Label Size 14 Paisley Velvet Off the Shoulder Blouse
By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Black Label
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic mid 90s vintage RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION black label paisley lightweight velvet Size 14 blouse top ! Features warm tones of taupe, blue, brown, pink and tan throughout. Simply sl...
New Etro Silk Paisley Print Orange Black Long Dress with Belt It. 42
By Etro
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Etro Silk Paisley Long Dress with Belt Designer size 42 100% Silk, Famous Etro Paisley Print, Orange and Black Colors, Attached Belt, Side Zip Closure, Fully Lined in Black Silk....
Versace S/S 2004 Halter Open Back Ruffles Turquoise Evening Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace S/S 2004 Runway Plunged Halter Open Back Ruffles Evening Dress Gown Size IT 40 Versace silk sleeveless maxi dress with halter neck, ruffle accents throughout and concealed z...
Dolce & Gabbana c. 2001 Sheer Open Knit Crochet Corset Black Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Naples, FL
Dolce & Gabbana c. 2001 Sheer Open Knit Crochet Corset Black Top Size M
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Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
New TOM FORD for GUCCI S/S 2004 Black Satin Crocodile Crystal Corset Shoes 6 B
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Highly Collectible GUCCI Pair from TOM FORD'S Era S/S 2004 Collection Designer Size - 6 B Color - Black Bamboo and Crocodile Metallic Heel - 4" Silver-Tone Crystal Details Lace-Up...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas Bridal Wedding Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown
By Emilio Pucci, Peter Dundas
Located in Switzerland, CH
Gorgeous EMILIO PUCCI crochet knit maxi dress / gown Perfect for the resort season Sleeveless Off-white crochet-knit cotton Full length Simply slips on Dry clean Only Made in Italy S...
$556Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
Yves Saint Laurent Navy Blue 8.5 Rhinestone Vintage Heels Shoes Avant Garde
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL navy blue heels! Avant Garde detailing, with 'wings' at each outer side. Triangle rhinestone detail that accents the 'wings.' Architectural s...
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Sheer Open Knit Crochet Fishnet Black Maxi Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Sheer Open Knit Crochet Fishnet Black Maxi Dress M/L Dolce & Gabbana vintage dress featuring V-neck, button closures at center front neckline and open...
RODARTE 2011 Runway Dress
By Rodarte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rodarte creme croc and silk cocktail dress ( runway 2011) (neiman marcus price tag attached $16.000)
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...
Sleek Braided Leather Alligator Head Choker Necklace
Located in University City, MO
Sleek braided leather alligator head choker necklace The unique choker necklace is designed with a pair of silver metal alligators heads adhered to a black leather braided cord. The ...
Moschino Couture Embroidered Words Top and Skirt
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
An extraordinary skirt and top set from Moschino Couture in grey with a touch of green jersey. They are simple pieces with intricate detailed at the front and back hemlines comprised...
Chic 1960s I Magnin Yellow Silk Shantung Rhinestone Bow Vintage 60s Shift Dress
By I Magnin and Co
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s I MAGNIN pale yellow silk shantung 60s shift dress! Features a bow at center collar encrusted with rhinestones. Tailored bodice with a forgiving shift skirt. Full metal zi...
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 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.