Worlds End Clothing

An incredible oversized pale yellow cotton trench coat from the final collaboration of Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren, the A/W 1983-1984 Worlds End Witches Collection which ha...

Vivienne Westwood stands alone in the nexus between pop culture and fashion — her finest works rendered inextricable from the legendary punks which donned them. Initially drawn to the movement by its shock and subversion, her store King’s Road (later renamed SEX, and then Seditionaries) became the most crucial author of the movement’s visual language . Though as Westwood’s career has progressed, she has became more firmly entrenched in the mainstream, (receiving British Fashion Designer of the Year three times) she has remained a designer for whom the political and social message behind her clothing is often as important as the garments themselves, and has released capsule collections aimed at calling attention to nuclear weapons, climate change, and numerous other social causes. “Savages”, the second runway show for Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm Mclaren’s Seditionaries encore "Worlds End...

- Original pirate shirt vest from the first Worlds End Pirate collection Autumn-Winter 1981

Buffalo / Nostalgia of Mud' Autumn-Winter 1982

Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren Autumn-Winter 1983 Keith Haring 'Witches' oversized jersey sweater

Introducing the Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren 'Witches' dress, a groundbreaking and visionary creation from the Autumn-Winter 1983 collection. This exceptional ensemble features pointed sleeves, a striking design element that sets it apart from traditional fashion. The use of checked wool in navy, red, and cream showcases the brand's signature use of unconventional fabrics and bold colour combinations. The front pleats, uniquely held in place by wooden toggles, add a touch of avant-garde flair, reflecting the collection's deconstructed and transformative approach to design. A large draped...