Vivienne Westwood (1941 - 2022) was an English fashion designer and businesswoman, largely responsible for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream. She was born in the village of Tintwistle, Cheshire, England. She studied at the Harrow School of Art and the University of Westminster, taking courses in fashion and silver-smithing, but left after one term. She then became a primary school teacher.

In 1965, Westwood met Malcolm McLaren, who would become her partner and manager. They opened a boutique on King's Road in London, which they renamed SEX in 1974. The boutique sold Westwood's designs, which were inspired by punk rock and other subversive movements. Westwood's designs were often controversial and provocative. She used safety pins, razor blades, and other unconventional materials to create clothes that were both stylish and rebellious. She also incorporated political and social messages into her designs.

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A wallet by Vivienne Westwood, styled with orb embossed black…

Vivienne Westwood Black Leather Wallet with Gold Orb Closure

A wallet by Vivienne Westwood, styled with orb embossed black leather with gold tone metal orb closure and lavender leather interior, 19 x 9 x 2 cm.

A wallet by Vivienne Westwood, styled in red leather with…

Red Leather Vivienne Westwood Wallet with Orb Closure

A wallet by Vivienne Westwood, styled in red leather with silver tone orb closure, 19 x 9 x 2 cm.

A shawl by Vivienne Westwood, styled in lambswool with 'Do It…

DIY Print Lambswool Shawl by Vivienne Westwood

A shawl by Vivienne Westwood, styled in lambswool with 'Do It Yourself' print, in tones of grey, 320 x 75 cm.