Harris tweed vivienne westwood

From Vivienne Westwood’s Autumn/Winter 1987-1988 collection ‘Harris Tweed’

From activist to acclaimed fashion designer - a look at Vivienne Westwood's style

Happy birthday to Dame Vivienne Westwood! Born on April 8, 1941, Westwood's career has spanned generations of fashion, from 1970s punk to her more recent interest in historicism. Today we salute her work by taking a close look at a plaid wool suit she designed in the early 1990s. ********** British designer Vivienne Westwood (b.1941) began her fashion career in the early 1970s, just as the prevailing fashions began a shift towards the aggressive look of punk. Embracing a design sense that…

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Vivienne Westwood 'Harris Tweed' collection (1987) Inspired by the look of the Queen, Elizabeth II, in her teen

Vivienne for Harper's Bazaar by Camilla Armbrust When I was back at my parent's house recently, I found 3 fab fashion books I'd bought in 1997 on 3 of my favourite designers - Versace, Alaia and Vivienne Westwood. Flicking through the Vivienne Westwood book reminded me of the true genius she really is. Vivienne Westwood met Malcolm McLaren in the late 60's, when fashion in the UK was all about Biba, Ossie Clark and moving into hippie chic. Vivienne and Malcolm railed against this hippie…

Lot 246 - A Vivienne Westwood crown, 'Harris Tweed' - Estimate 2000-3000 GBP

Vivienne Westwood

Lot 270 - A Vivienne Westwood Harris tartan tweed - Estimate 400-600 GBP