Vivienne Westwood Dead: Fashion Designer and Activist Dies at 81
usmagazine.comLegendary fashion designer Vivienne Westwood has died. Her eponymous label confirmed the style icon’s passing at age 81 on Thursday, December 29.“Vivienne Westwood died today, peacefully and surrounded by her family in Clapham, South London,” read a statement shared to the official Vivienne Westwood Twitter account. “The world needs people like Vivienne to make a change for the better.”Alongside the memo, was a photo and a quote by the late style star. “Too spiritual system.
There was never more need for the Tao today,” the message began. “Tao gives you a feeling that you belong to the cosmos and gives purpose to your life; it gives you such a sense of identity and strength to know you’re living the life you can live and therefore ought to be living: make full use of your character and full use of your life on earth.” (Westwood considered herself a Taoist.)The brand issued a lengthier statement via Instagram on Thursday, sharing insight on Westwood’s final days.“Vivienne continued to do the things she loved, up until the last moment, designing, working on her art, writing her book, and changing the world for the better,” read the social media post. “She led an amazing life.
Her innovation and impact over the last 60 years has been immense and will continue into the future.”Westwood began her fashion career in the 1970s and has been credited with radicalizing fashion thanks to her provocative and punk rock designs.
She pushed art boundaries with contrasting patterns, daring silhouettes and funky textures, consistently paying homage to her British roots.Her creations have been worn by Gigi Hadid, Kristen Stewart, Rita Ora, Miley Cyrus, Doja Cat and more.
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