3 Questions
What inspired Vivienne Westwood's designs?
Punk music
What did Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren do together?
They opened a fashion boutique
What type of activism did Vivienne Westwood support?
Environmentalism
Study Notes
- 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.
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.
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