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Vivienne Westwood’s Wild Wardrobe Lands at Christie’s London

WESTWOOD WORLD: Some 200 pieces from Vivienne Westwood’s personal wardrobe will go under the hammer at Christie’s in June, with proceeds earmarked for myriad organizations she supports, including The Vivienne Foundation, Amnesty International, Greenpeace and Médecins Sans Frontières.

“Vivienne Westwood: The Personal Collection” will feature fashion, jewelry and accessories spanning four decades, and handpicked by Westwood’s widower Andreas Kronthaler.

The items will be sold through two auctions: a live sale on June 25 in London, and an online auction from June 14 to 28. A free public exhibition showcasing the items will take place at Christie’s headquarters on King Street in London from June 14 to 24.

Kronthaler described his late wife as a “genius, a rebel, an outsider who had a calling to be different, to explode the system. She was an original thinker. Vivienne was our heroine.”

The designer, who died in 2022 at 81, was the mother of punk fashion who later channeled her passion for European history and tailoring techniques into provocative, politically charged collections.

During her long career, she drew heavily on 18th-century costume and military…

Must-Have Pieces from Vivienne Westwood’s Boutique Bridal Collection

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Vivienne Westwood’s bridal creations have long captivated brides with their daring elegance, and the recent debut of the brand’s first dedicated bridal runway show at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week only deepens the allure.

Rooted in the pioneering legacy of Dame Vivienne Westwood herself, this bridal collection invites brides to celebrate their individuality through couture-level craftsmanship. From dreamy gowns crafted in luxe Italian silks and breezy georgettes to avant-garde reinterpretations like the striking Madame de Pompadour dress, each piece tells a story.

For brides looking to make a bold statement while honoring tradition, we’ve rounded up our favorite pieces from the Vivienne Westwood ready-to-wear bridal boutique.

Dresses and Gowns

Nova Cora Mini Dress

The silhouette of the Nova Cora Mini dress takes inspiration from the popular Nova Cora dress, offering a soft sweetheart neckline on the corseted bodice, complete with the ‘Charming Roses’ embroidery that enhances the elegance of the piece.

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Mini Bagatelle Dress

The Mini Bagatelle Dress’s structured silhouette features a cinched waist, with a romantic neckline highlighted by draped fabric that sweeps across the shoulders. The full mini skirt, with…