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Vivienne Westwood’s granddaughter exits brand, cites ‘breakdown in relations’

Cora Corré, the granddaughter of the late designer Vivienne Westwood, has exited the brand in order to focus her energy on its namesake not-for-profit organisation, the Vivienne Foundation. Corré announced the news on her official Instagram account, where she said there had been “much confusion” surrounding her role within the Vivienne Westwood...

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Rebellion and romanticism: Vivienne Westwood named guest brand at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week 2025

Following in the footsteps of illustrious Haute Couture names like Giambattista Valli, Viktor&Rolf and Elie Saab, the organisers of the international bridal fashion trade show Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week (BBFW) have just confirmed Vivienne Westwood as the new guest designer for their upcoming edition. The celebrations, once again combining...

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Vivienne Westwood foundation raises concerns over brand's latest collaboration

Last month British fashion brand Vivienne Westwood launched a capsule collection in collaboration with streetwear and skateboard brand Palace, and the Vivienne Foundation, established by Vivienne Westwood herself, has raised concerns regarding “its disregard for the Vivienne’s legacy”. The Vivienne Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation, was...

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Vivienne Westwood and Moncler to headline Shanghai Fashion Week

While Paris Fashion Week begins to heat up, over in China, Shanghai Fashion Week has confirmed its line up for the spring/summer 2025 season, with a number of notable guests making their debut. Among them is none other than British luxury label Vivienne Westwood, which will be headlining the fashion week in a show on its final presentation day....

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Vivienne Westwood teams up with Palace

British designer brand Vivienne Westwood is releasing a capsule collection with streetwear and skateboard brand Palace. On Vivienne Westwood’s website, the brand said the collaboration was born from the shared “subversive and political spirit” with Palace and “built upon respective house codes, with culture and humour at the heart of the designs...

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Jeff Banks ousted from Vivienne Westwood amid ‘in-fighting’ allegations

Fellow designer and close friend of the late Vivienne Westwood, Jeff Banks, is understood to have been pushed out of the business after a reported boardroom coup broke out. Banks, who is understood to have met Westwood at her deathbed where she appointed him director of the brand, is believed to have been ousted following allegations of...

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UK designer Vivienne Westwood's wardrobe set for charity auction

The personal wardrobe of late British fashion designer and political activist Vivienne Westwood is going on sale, with proceeds donated to causes supported by the "queen of punk". "Vivienne Westwood: The Personal Collection" comprises more than 250 clothing and accessory items, most of which were runway looks before being worn by the designer...

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Vivienne Westwood’s personal wardrobe to be auctioned

The personal wardrobe of the late British designer Dame Vivienne Westwood is to be auctioned at Christie’s this summer. The landmark sale will raise funds for the causes Dame Vivienne championed throughout her life, with proceeds directed towards supporting The Vivienne Foundation, Amnesty International, Médecins Sans Frontières, and Greenpeace....

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Vivienne Westwood hails significant turnover and profit growth in full-year results

While the year 2022 may have ended on a less positive note for Vivienne Westwood in light of the death of its eponymous founder, the British label still welcomed strong financial results over the 12 month period, ending December 2022. In a filing with the UK’s Comp anies House, Vivienne Westwood Limited reported a 53 percent growth in revenue...

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Vivienne Westwood’s corsets go on show in London

The renowned legacy of Vivienne Westwood's corsets takes center stage in a compelling new exhibition entitled 'Vivienne Westwood Corsets – 1987 to Present Day.' The showcase van be viewed at the brand's flagship Mayfair store on Conduit Street and aligns with London Craft Week. Commencing in the late 1980s, Westwood reintroduced corsets in her...

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What to see at London Craft Week, from Westwood archives to Loewe prize winners

From May 8 to 14, London Craft Week (LCW) will return to the capital for its ninth edition, boasting a programme of over 700 established and emerging makers and designers from around the world. Its vast schedule hopes to attract a wide audience, offering opportunities to meet creators, take part in workshops and attend exclusive exhibitions. In...

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The Westwood brand: cocky, brazen and resolutely independent

Irreverent British designer Vivienne Westwood, who died on Thursday, succeeded in keeping her fashion house financially independent, even as others sought stock market listings or security within major luxury groups. She weathered the Covid pandemic, inflation and other storms thanks to the support of celebrities such as actor Emma Watson,...