Vivienne Westwood

Synopsis: Vivienne Westwood created outfits that shocked the world and many of her creations are exhibited in museums around the globe today. In the 1970s this influential British designer became known as the creator of punk-fashion. She cultivated her image as a rebel on the international fashion scene, with much of her work inspired by historical designs. She mixed wild styles, materials and epochs, helping to establish the renaissance of the corset, and making tweed and platform heels popular on the catwalk.

The film accompanies this most unconventional of designers at work. Malcolm McLaren and fashion experts discuss her progression from the self-taught queen of punk to pret-a-porter trendsetter.
Series: Art Lives, Series
Language: English
Country: Germany
Year of release: 2009
Subjects: Design
Keywords: fashion; fashion design; popular culture; punk; Westwood, Vivienne

Name: Illuminations
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Notes: Illuminations produces and distributes programmes on arts-related subjects, some of which are made for television and others in conjunction with cultural institutions to accompany specific exhibitions. Many titles are available for sale on DVD, including continuing series on leading contemporary and twentieth century artists and modern architecture, as well as a few programmes on religion, drama, history and ideas.

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