Dame Vivienne Westwood had a uniquely British story and this tribute told it with style
telegraph.co.ukDame Vivienne’s memorial on Thursday.“Oh no, no, never the same,” emoted Bonham Carter in the commanding voice she deployed as Princess Margaret in The Crown, but could also dust off if she ever plays Lady Bracknell (which I truly hope she does).“She’s a genius,” Bonham Carter explained to the US hack. “You have no idea how many ideas and choices have gone into everything she designs.
This dress does all the work for you. All the other actresses on this red carpet haven’t eaten for weeks. I’ve had a full-fat English breakfast.
Even on a fat day, I can rely on Vivienne. Boobs up. Longer legs. Instant engineering but with no lipo or diet.”Given the theatricality of Westwood’s most famous clothes and accessories (including the 12-inch Rocking Horse wedges that tipped Naomi Campbell splat on her face in 1993), it’s easy to forget what a masterful, original, skilful designer she was.There was no official dress code at the memorial.
But those who owned Westwood took full advantage of the opportunity to dress up in it. Bonham Carter, wearing a corseted tartan dress, pearl jewellery and tulle bow, all by Westwood, said she’d first made the pilgrimage to Westwood’s store on the Kings Road in 1981. “I have way too much of her clothing.
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