The queen of punk! Vivienne Westwood’s iconic designs were frequently featured on dozens of stars, including Kim Kardashian, Gwen Stefani, Gigi Hadid and more.The British designer, who died in December 2022 at the age of 81, got her start in the early ‘70s with her romantic and business partner, Malcolm McLaren.
The twosome, who shared son Joseph Corré, opened a rock-inspired clothing shop in London in 1971, selling vintage designs, punk-rock T-shirts and more.
In 1981, Westwood debuted her first fashion show with McLaren. Two years later, she became an independent designer.While working solo, Westwood expanded her designs to the infamous “mini-crini,” a modern-day mini skirt attached to a Victorian style skirt.
She also created pantsuits, red carpet gowns and more.The environmentalist famously designed Carrie Bradshaw’s extravagant wedding dress, which Sarah Jessica Parker wore in the first Sex and the City film.
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