Vivienne Westwood

The Illustrated World of a Fashion Visionary

$39.99

A beautifully illustrated celebration of the life and work of activist, provocateur, and fashion icon, Vivienne Westwood.

This book is not yet published, but will be available from April 2025.

ISBN: 9781923049833 Category:

Tom Rasmussen, Tom Rasmussen

Description

Vivienne Westwood spent more than five decades breaking the rules and pushing the envelope of the fashion world. Renowned for her rebellious spirit and avant-garde designs, Westwood lived a life dedicated to a free artistic expression that continues to redefine fashion and inspire generations worldwide. She gifted us countless iconic moments and designs, from her days at the Kings Road ‘SEX’ shop and wearing no knickers to receive her OBE from the Queen, to her trailblazing 90s runway collections and her tireless pursuit of social and climate justice.

Beginning with her working-class upbringing and traversing through the McLaren years, her contributions to early punk culture, her most iconic collections and her activism, amongst more, Vivienne Westwood is a new illustrated guide to a true one-of-a-kind.

Additional information

Weight 300 g
Dimensions 17.9 x 24.7 cm
Publisher name Smith Street Books
Publication date 1 April 2025
Number of pages 160
Format Hardback
Contributors Illustrated by MartaSpendowska
Dimensions 17.9 x 24.7 cm
Weight 300 g
Tom Rasmussen is a writer and musician from Lancaster, UK. Previously, they have written Diary of a Drag Queen and First Comes Love, and their book Lee Alexander McQueen will be released later this year. They have a monthly column in Vogue and contribute regularly to the Guardian, The Observer, The Independent, Dazed&Confused, and i-D. Last year they released their debut album Body Building. Marta Spendowska is a Polish American fine artist and illustrator. Marta works with a wide range of art collectors, consultants, brands, and interior designers such as Lancôme, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Kotex, Better Homes & Gardens, and many more. Her art is featured in many hotels, residencies and private collections.