Dame Vivienne Westwood was a quintessentially British genius—equally down-to-earth and flamboyant, a former teacher who defined punk culture. Her designs blended modern edge with a love of history, featuring rips, safety pins, and androgynous styles alongside kilts and corsets. From Theresa May to Chrissie Hynde, her clothes appealed to a diverse audience.
Westwood was a rebel with a cause, advocating for climate awareness long before it was popular. During our last lunch, she sported an Extinction Rebellion badge on a chic silk scarf, impeccably made up with bright coral lipstick while discussing the pitfalls of modern capitalism and environmental threats posed by populist leaders.
Vivienne Westwood might’ve been one of the most iconic women in fashion history, and with this status also comes a a lot of iconic moments, here is one of the last iconic moments of the brand’s legacy.
Bella Hadid closes the 2020 AW Collection
At the fashion show, alongside Little Red Riding Hood capelets and medieval ribbons, a standout accessory defined the event: daggers hooked onto some models’ belts.
These Game of Thrones style blades, hung around their hips, added a dramatic touch. Bella Hadid, in a exposing wedding dress, closed the show while clutching her dagger