ARTIST

Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood, the 'Queen of Punk,' ignited a fashion revolution by blending rebellious street style with historical influences, famously dressing the Sex Pistols.

ABOUT

Dame Vivienne Isabel Westwood, born Vivienne Swire in 1941, was a groundbreaking English fashion designer who dramatically shaped the landscape of modern punk and new wave fashion. Initially a primary school teacher, Westwood's journey into design began with creating her own jewelry, sold at Portobello Road. Her life took a pivotal turn when she met Malcolm McLaren, and together they opened a series of influential boutiques on King's Road, starting with 'Let It Rock' in 1971…

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NOTABLE WORKS
Shoes 1971 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art Vest 1981 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art Pumps 1969 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art "I groaned" shirt 1974 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art "Give Me Danger" T-shirt 1974 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art Sweater 1974 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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INFLUENCES
Influenced
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