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Dame Vivienne Westwood: Fashion and Activism

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What inspired Vivienne Westwood's designs?

Punk music (correct)

Classical music

Jazz music

Pop music

What did Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren do together?

They opened a fashion boutique (correct)

They wrote a book

They made a film

They created an art exhibition

What type of activism did Vivienne Westwood support?

Environmentalism (correct)

Animal rights

Human rights

Anti-war

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Dame Vivienne Westwood was a legendary fashion designer who is best known for her punk and new wave inspired designs.
She was a self-taught seamstress with no formal education in dressmaking, and started her own fashion boutique with her then-romantic partner Malcolm McLaren.
Westwood's designs were often shocking and political, and she became a pioneer in punk fashion.
She was a passionate activist both in and outside of fashion, and supported environmental and free speech activism.
After striking out on her own, Westwood began experimenting with iconic British styles, Irish linens, and Scottish tartans and tweeds.
Her trademark mix of provocation and respect for tradition conquered the world of high fashion, and her designs became popular worldwide.
Being deeply political, Westwood was a passionate activist both in and outside of fashion, and supported environmental and free speech activism.

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Test your knowledge about the legendary fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood, known for her punk and new wave inspired designs, as well as her passionate activism for environmental and free speech causes.