Vivienne Westwood: Tributes to the “Queen of British Fashion” after her death
Vivienne Westwood: Tributes to the “Queen of British Fashion” after her death
Image source, ReutersBy Sam Hancock & Andre Rhoden-PaulBBC News
Tributes to Dame Vivienne Westwood have flocked after the death of the "undisputed queen of British fashion".
She died "peacefully and surrounded by her family" in London, her fashion house said in a statement.
Westwood, 81, made a name for himself with his controversial punk and new wave styles in the 1970s and went on to dress some of the biggest stars in fashion.
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Another designer, Marc Jacobs, said he was "heartbroken" and "never fails to surprise and shock".
Paying tribute to his life and work, he wrote on Instagram: "You did it first. Always.. . I continue to learn from your words and all of your amazing creations."
Supermodel Naomi Campbell, who tripped while stepping on one of the Westwood runways with nine-inch wedge heels, called the designer "a force of nature."
Image source, ReutersBy Sam Hancock & Andre Rhoden-PaulBBC News
Tributes to Dame Vivienne Westwood have flocked after the death of the "undisputed queen of British fashion".
She died "peacefully and surrounded by her family" in London, her fashion house said in a statement.
Westwood, 81, made a name for himself with his controversial punk and new wave styles in the 1970s and went on to dress some of the biggest stars in fashion.
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Another designer, Marc Jacobs, said he was "heartbroken" and "never fails to surprise and shock".
Paying tribute to his life and work, he wrote on Instagram: "You did it first. Always.. . I continue to learn from your words and all of your amazing creations."
Supermodel Naomi Campbell, who tripped while stepping on one of the Westwood runways with nine-inch wedge heels, called the designer "a force of nature."
Image source, Reuters
