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Vivienne Westwood was a pioneering British fashion designer and activist.
Dubbed “the undisputed Queen of British fashion” by musician Boy George, the acclaimed late designer bridged the gap between music and fashion in a manner that has reverberated for decades. Today, her namesake label is beloved for its long history of imaginative, unique designs.
Many celebrities sport Vivienne Westwood pieces. Among them are Kim Kardashian, Thandiwe Newton, Salma Hayek, Gigi Hadid, Kate Hudson and Halsey. In recent years, social media influencers have introduced the luxury brand to a new generation of fashionistas.
Westwood was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1992 and was made a Dame in 2006. The award-winning designer died in 2022.
On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Vivienne Westwood apparel and accessories.
Dubbed “the undisputed Queen of British fashion” by musician Boy George, the acclaimed late designer bridged the gap between music and fashion in a manner that has reverberated for decades. Today, her namesake label is beloved for its long history of imaginative, unique designs.
Many celebrities sport Vivienne Westwood pieces. Among them are Kim Kardashian, Thandiwe Newton, Salma Hayek, Gigi Hadid, Kate Hudson and Halsey. In recent years, social media influencers have introduced the luxury brand to a new generation of fashionistas.
Westwood was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1992 and was made a Dame in 2006. The award-winning designer died in 2022.
On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Vivienne Westwood apparel and accessories.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 20, 2024
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Spring 2010 Vivienne Westwood shiny black Wet Look Corset Cocktail Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses
Spring 2008 Vivienne Westwood Blue
White Pin striped corseted shirt Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 2008, Vivienne Westwood corseted shirt dress featuring a boned corset interior, a sexy deep scooped collar line, 3/4 length sleeves, buttons down the front and knee l...
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses
Rare 1995 Vivienne Westwood Gingham High Collar Fitted Blouse - Corset Shirt
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
This Extremely rare Vivienne Westwood High collared blouse was created between 1994-1996. We first see this fabric debuting on the runway on Linda Evangelista in A/W 1994-1995 (On li...
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1990s English Blouses and Tops
Vivienne Westwood Vintage F/W 1988 Time Machine Champagne Gold Corset
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An exceptionally rare and early Vivienne Westwood corset from the Time Machine collection, Autumn/Winter 1988–89. This piece represents a milestone in fashion history — 1988 was the ...
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1980s British Bustiers
Spring 1993 Vivienne Westwood Boucher Print Ruffled peasant blouse - Shirt
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A superb Spring/Summer 1993 Vivienne Westwood ‘Grand Hotel’ collection blouse depicting the infamous kiss by François Boucher. This theatrical peasant blouse features a ruffled colla...
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1990s English Shirts
Vivienne Westwood S/S 1999 Bondage Pants
By Vivienne Westwood, RED LABEL by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous pair of linen cotton blend pant from the late, great Vivienne Westwood in brown, grey, and black variegated vertical stripes. They are mid rise with a waistband, front but...
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