Iconic Collections from Vivienne Westwood

Today we celebrate the 72^nd birthday of the quirky fashion designer, Vivienne Westwood. The world renowned fashion creator is notoriously known for her vivid designs and huge personality which has truly transformed the fashion industry of the 21^st century. Here we take a look at some of her most influential collections that have inspired other designers and made fashion what it is today.

Pirate

In 1981 Vivienne Westwood took part in her first catwalk show with a collection that she named ‘Pirates’. The range included extensive research into historical dress, inspiration taken from Native Americans and a variety of ethnic cutting techniques.

Mini-Crini

The Mini-Crini collection for SS85 was highly successful for Vivienne Westwood. The collection offered a change in direction for the designer as she leaned towards fitted tailored clothes and coats inspired by Queen Elizabeth II as a child. Vivienne used models with curves to draw attention to their waist and hips instead of the big shoulder trend that was going on in the 1980s. During this time Westwood also launched her signature Rocking Horse shoes.

Anglomania

In 1993, Vivienne Westwood formed another landmark with her Anglomania collection for the Autumn/Winter season. This collection was inspired by the exchange of ideas between England and France which led to English style tailoring and charm teamed with strength and proportion from the French.

Red Label

Another collection that stood out is the Red Label collection that was launched in 1999 in the US which accompanied Westwood’s first store in New York. This range was noticeably more affordable than the designer’s previous designs so it would appeal to a larger audience. The purse friendly collection also adopts a younger aesthetic than past pieces. Find a wide range of Vivienne Westwood Red Label clothing from Joseph M.