Vivienne Westwood

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Vivienne Westwood

A British fashion house known for punk history, corsetry, tartan, political graphics, orb jewelry, and historical tailoring.

Founded1971
OriginLondon, England
CategoryDesigner fashion
MarketLuxury and punk heritage
History
Vivienne Westwood emerged from the London shop Let It Rock, opened with Malcolm McLaren in 1971, and became central to punk fashion in the 1970s. Westwood later built a global designer label rooted in history, rebellion, and tailoring.
Description
The brand sells ready to wear, corsets, dresses, jewelry, bags, shoes, menswear, and accessories. Signature codes include the orb logo, tartan, draped corsetry, pirate boots, and political graphics.
Trend focus
Orb necklaces, corsets, tartan, pirate boots, punk revival, historical tailoring, and archival British fashion.
Where it is sold
Vivienne Westwood is sold through brand boutiques, viviennewestwood.com, luxury retailers, department stores, and resale platforms.
Editorial note: This record is maintained as a practical resale reference for identification, market context, and brand literacy.