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Vivienne Westwood

1941-2022

Fashion’s original punk pioneered the youth movement back in the ‘60s with her subversive, anti-fashion statements.

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News & Analysis

Burberry Collaborates With Vivienne Westwood

Burberry is collaborating with Vivienne Westwood, the British megabrand's creative officer Riccardo Tisci revealed on Instagram.

News & Analysis

Burberry Collaborates With Vivienne Westwood

Burberry is collaborating with Vivienne Westwood, the British megabrand's creative officer Riccardo Tisci revealed on Instagram.


Fashion Week

In Milan, Escaping the Sportswear Trap

Milan seems to have turned into sportswear fashion week — it's time to move on and test new grounds, writes Angelo Flaccavento.  

Fashion Week

In Milan, Escaping the Sportswear Trap

Milan seems to have turned into sportswear fashion week — it's time to move on and test new grounds, writes Angelo Flaccavento.  


Fashion Week

Charles Jeffrey Takes His Paganism Off-Planet

The designer has a newfound appreciation of the transformative impact of exercise, but much more important was his rejection of body fascism and his spirit of rampant celebration.

Fashion Week

Charles Jeffrey Takes His Paganism Off-Planet

The designer has a newfound appreciation of the transformative impact of exercise, but much more important was his rejection of body fascism and his spirit of rampant celebration.


Sustainability

Vogue Alumna Jaime Perlman Launches Magazine

The new title, More or Less, features interviews with Heron Preston, Chloë Sevigny and Telfar Clemens.

Sustainability

Vogue Alumna Jaime Perlman Launches Magazine

The new title, More or Less, features interviews with Heron Preston, Chloë Sevigny and Telfar Clemens.


News & Analysis

The Global Influencer Economy, Part 2: Why Credibility Trumps Celebrity

Influence is a thorny business at the best of times. BoF examines trust in the era of fake news and why credibility is more powerful than celebrity.

News & Analysis

The Global Influencer Economy, Part 2: Why Credibility Trumps Celebrity

Influence is a thorny business at the best of times. BoF examines trust in the era of fake news and why credibility is more powerful than celebrity.


Fashion Week

Andreas Kronthaler Kicks Up the Theatrics at Vivienne Westwood

The collection itself continued the kind of character-driven narrative that Westwood is built on, but front row whispers suggested unsolicited borrowings from much younger London designers too.

Fashion Week

Andreas Kronthaler Kicks Up the Theatrics at Vivienne Westwood

The collection itself continued the kind of character-driven narrative that Westwood is built on, but front row whispers suggested unsolicited borrowings from much younger London designers too.


News & Analysis

Vivienne Westwood Stages Fracking Protest

The punk icon was joined by her son Joe Corre outside the central London offices of British petrochemicals firm Ineos, which is seeking to develop shale gas projects in Britain.

News & Analysis

Vivienne Westwood Stages Fracking Protest

The punk icon was joined by her son Joe Corre outside the central London offices of British petrochemicals firm Ineos, which is seeking to develop shale gas projects in Britain.


Retail

Tom Ford to Show Men’s at New York Fashion Week

BoF's guide to the changing fashion calendar tracks new operating models and approaches, brand by brand.

Retail

Tom Ford to Show Men’s at New York Fashion Week

BoF's guide to the changing fashion calendar tracks new operating models and approaches, brand by brand.


Fashion Week

Big Designers Step off London Men's Catwalk Amid Digital Disruption

With a shortage of big names on the catwalk this year, organisers said the event was returning to how it was originally envisioned — as a platform for young British talent.

Fashion Week

Big Designers Step off London Men's Catwalk Amid Digital Disruption

With a shortage of big names on the catwalk this year, organisers said the event was returning to how it was originally envisioned — as a platform for young British talent.


Fashion Week

Westminster Graduates to Take the Stage at London Fashion Week

BA fashion design graduates from the university will show on schedule at London Fashion Week in February 2018.

Fashion Week

Westminster Graduates to Take the Stage at London Fashion Week

BA fashion design graduates from the university will show on schedule at London Fashion Week in February 2018.


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