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Johnson, Glenys

Little book of Vivienne Westwood : the story of the iconic designer / Glenys Johnson - London : Welbeck Publishing, 2023. - 160 pages : illustrations (black and white, and color) ; 18 cm. - Little books of fashion .

Includes index.

Introduction — Early years — Punk is born — Moving into new (romantic) realms — Becoming Vivienne — Global status — Westwood fights for a better world — Her legacy.

Designer, rebel, revolutionary. Dame Vivienne Westwood was punk in both fashion and politics, finding unique wasy to subvert tradition, transgress boundaries and challenge the status quo. The Little Book of Vivienne Westwood celebrates the life and label of a style legend, from her mastery of tailoring and corsetry to her creative twist on tartan and Harris Tweed. With authoritative, engaging text alongside exquisite images of collections, catwalks and costumes, this stunning book pays homage to an agent provocateur whose legacy will be remembered forever.

ISBN: 9781802796452

Subjects--Personal Names:
Westwood, Vivienne 1941-2022

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Women fashion designers--Great Britain
Fashion design--History--Great Britain--20th century

Subjects--Index Terms: Fashion & Luxury Collection

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biographies

LC Class. No.: TT505.W47 / J64 2023