Little Book of Vivienne Westwood The Story of the Iconic Fashion House
Little Book of Vivienne Westwood The Story of the Iconic Fashion House by Glenys Johnson, published by Welbeck Publishing Group Limited on October 10, 2023, offers an insightful exploration of the influential designer Vivienne Westwood. This 160-page edition delves into her multifaceted identity as a designer, punk, and rebel, highlighting her significant role in shaping the 1970s punk era. The book examines how Westwood’s innovative approach to fashion challenged traditional norms and redefined the industry.
Readers will discover Westwood’s mastery of tailoring and her unique ability to blend street fashion with high design, characterized by her playful use of tartan and Harris Tweed. The narrative also touches on her notable clientele, including figures like Dita Von Teese and FKA Twigs, and her enduring influence on contemporary culture, from Japanese manga to viral trends on social media. This edition provides a comprehensive look at Westwood’s legacy within the realms of fashion, art, and popular culture.
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Designer, punk, rebel, dame… Vivienne Westwood was all this and more. One of the main architects of the 1970s punk era, the inimitable Westwood refused to take fashion too seriously, finding unique and arresting ways to subvert tradition and challenge the status quo.
But her impact on the industry was more than ripped T-shirts. A master of tailoring and mistress of corsetry, she deconstructed street fashion and parodied English looks with tight waists, bustles and a zany take on tartan and Harris Tweed.
Clients include Dita Von Teese, FKA Twigs and Doja Cat, her signature designs have featured in Japanese manga, Nana, and having captivated the TikTok generation, her vintage pieces still go viral today.
Punk in both fashion and politics to the very end, Vivienne Westwood will remain an icon of fashion and feminism for generations to come.
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