Vivienne Westwood

Dame Vivienne Isabel Westwood (née Swire; 8 April 1941 – 29 December 2022) was a British fashion designer, political activist and businesswoman. She is known for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream.[3] Westwood was born in Tintwistle, Cheshire.

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Vivienne Westwood

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Westwood in 2008
Born
Vivienne Isabel Swire

(1941-04-08)8 April 1941
Died29 December 2022(2022-12-29) (aged 81)
London, England
Alma materUniversity of Westminster
Occupation
  • Primary school teacher[1][2]
  • fashion designer
  • businesswoman
  • activist
Label(s)
Vivienne Westwood
Spouse(s)
  • Derek Westwood
    (m. 1962; div. 1965)
  • (m. 1971⁠–⁠1980)
  • (m. 1992)
Children2, including Joseph Corré
AwardsBritish Fashion Designer of the Year (1990, 1991, 2006)

Vivienne Westwood Media

References

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