Fashion icon Dame Vivienne Westwood dead at 81: tributes to the pioneering punk designer who helped create the 1970s look when she died “peacefully” surrounded by family at their home in south London
- The fashion designer died peacefully surrounded by her family in Clapham
- Husband and creative partner said: “I will carry on with Vivienne in my heart”
- The pioneering designer made her name on the fashion scene in the 1970s
- She gained notoriety with slogan T-shirts and an irreverent attitude
- Tributes were quickly deluged by heartbroken fans on social media
Famous fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood has died at the age of 81.
Ms Westwood died peacefully today surrounded by her family in Clapham, south London, her representatives said in a statement.
The 81-year-old’s husband and creative partner, Andreas Kronthaler, said: “I will continue to lead Vivienne in my heart.
“We worked to the end and she gave me a lot of things to go on with. Thank you darling.’
Famed fashion designer Dame Vivienne (pictured) died peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Clapham
The pioneering fashion designer made her name on the fashion scene in the 1970s with her androgynous designs, slogan T-shirts and irreverent attitude towards the establishment.
Tributes to Ms Westwood have quickly been inundated by heartbroken fans on social media.
A tweet posted from her own account after her death read: “The world needs people like Vivienne to bring about a change for the better.”
Another post from a fan said: “Another legend gone far too soon. Rest in Peace Vivienne Westwood, you have inspired many and will continue to inspire future generations.’
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