Vivienne WestwoodThe British designer died this Thursday (December 29) at the age of 81, according to his profile on Instagram.
“Vivienne Westwood passed away peacefully today, surrounded by her family in Clapham, south London. Until her last moment, Vivienne did the things she loved, she designed, worked on her art, wrote her book and changed the world for the better. She has lived an incredible life. Their innovation and impact over the past 60 years has been immense and will continue into the future.”
“Vivienne considered herself a Taoist. She wrote: ‘The spiritual system of the Tao. There has never been such a need for Tao today. Tao makes you feel part of the cosmos and gives meaning to your life; Power to know that you are living the life you can and should live: use your character and your life on earth to the fullest.’ The world needs people like Vivienne to change things for the better.”
“I will continue to carry Vivienne in my heart. We worked together to the end and she left me enough to keep going. Thanks honey,” wrote Andrew Kronthalerher husband and creative duo (Photo: Jo Metson Scott)
Regarded as one of the most rebellious names in English fashion, Vivienne rose to prominence cementing the influence of punk rock and new wave through the SEX boutique, which she opened in London in 1974 with thenhusband Malcom McLaren. He then took the rebellion to the catwalks of the eponymous brand, and over the past few decades has dedicated himself to activism in favor of the environment, being present at protests and embassies with each new collection.
In 1992, Westwood was honored with the Order of the British Empire for her services to the fashion industry, an honor bestowed upon Queen Elizabeth II there was tremendous backlash at the time that the designer had chosen not to wear underwear for the occasion. denounce a little the transgressive humor that shaped his biography and his professional career.
2 of 2 Vivienne Westwood receives a tribute from Queen Elizabeth II in 1992 — Photo: Getty Images
Vivienne Westwood receives the tribute from Queen Elizabeth II in 1992 Photo: Getty Images