
Vivienne Westwood: punk, new romantic and beyond
Track the development of Westwood's truly unique career in fashion – from the edgy printed T-shirts of the punk years, to sumptuous ballgowns
I've constantly tried to provoke people into thinking afresh and for themselves, to escape their inhibitions and programming.
Vivienne Westwood
Traditionalist, provocateur, utterly contemporary: Vivienne Westwood is one of British fashion's most famous – and most contradictory – designers. The woman who helped create punk has now clocked up over four decades on the cutting edge, and produced some of modern style's most recognisable looks, many of which are represented in our collections.
Read more See lessTrack the development of Westwood's truly unique career in fashion – from the edgy printed T-shirts of the punk years, to sumptuous ballgowns
Discover how looking backwards into history has been a rich source of inspiration for Westwood's innovative modern designs
Enjoy a selection of Westwood's memorable footwear, from the stilettos of the punk era to the supermodel-toppling platforms of the early '90s
Vivienne Westwood showcased her Gold and Man collections for our Fashion in Motion event
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