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Vivienne Westwood
The Illustrated World of a Fashion Visionary
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Vivienne Westwood by Tom Rasmussen delves into more than five decades of a fashion icon who ceaselessly broke the rules and pushed the boundaries of the fashion world. Renowned for her rebellious spirit and avant-garde designs, Westwood lived a life dedicated to free artistic expression that...
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Vivienne Westwood by Tom Rasmussen delves into more than five decades of a fashion icon who ceaselessly broke the rules and pushed the boundaries of the fashion world. Renowned for her rebellious spirit and avant-garde designs, Westwood lived a life dedicated to 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 to wearing no knickers when receiving her OBE from the Queen. Her trailblazing 90s runway collections and tireless pursuit of social and climate justice are further testaments to her impact.
Beginning with her working-class upbringing and traversing through the McLaren years, this book explores her contributions to early punk culture, her most iconic collections, and her relentless activism. Vivienne Westwood is a new illustrated guide to a true one-of-a-kind visionary.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781923049833
Publisher: Smith Street Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 April 2025
Country: Australia
Imprint: Smith Street Books
Illustration: 100 colour illustrations; 100 Illustrations, color
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Marta Spendowska
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 179.0mm
Height: 247.0mm
Weight: 710g
Pages: 160
About the Author
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.
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