Sad news for the fashion world and beyond. The talented British designer with such a unique style, Vivienne Westwood, died on Thursday, December 29 in London.
Black day in the world of people. After the announcement of death of the most legendary footballer in the world, Pelé, following colon cancer, this Thursday, December 29, we learn of the death of another personality from a completely different universe. Indeed, it is the famous and talented Vivienne Westwood who died. British fashion designer dies aged 81“peacefully surrounded by his familyin Clapham, south London, its representatives confirmed in a statement posted on Twitter and Instagram (see HERE). Andreas Kronthaler, husband and creative partner of Dame Westwood, said: “I will carry on with Vivienne in my heart. We worked until the end and she gave me a lot to do. thank you darling“. The star stylist made a name for herself on the fashion scene in the 1970s, with his androgynous designs, slogan tees and irreverent attitude towards the establishment. Following this terrible news, tributes quickly poured in on social media for Vivienne Westwood, from her saddened admirers. A tweet posted to his own account after his death read: “The world needs people like Vivienne to change for the better“. In a tweet posted by a fan we can also read: “Another legend gone way too soon. Rest in peace Vivienne Westwood, you have inspired many and will continue to inspire future generations“. Or : “Absolutely sorry for the news, rest in peace Vivienne Westwood. You will forever be our punk queen“.
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Vivienne Westwood, queen of punk
An undisputed figure in the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood was also the ambassador of punk. The British designer has always been rock n roll and has spent her life assuming her originality and her convictions, trying to break the diktats of fashion and the world throughout his life. A couture icon, with a unique and respected style, which knew how to crack the stars and bring them into his world, from Pamela Anderson to Madonna, via Kate Moss. She was even knighted by the royal family, since in 1992 she obtained the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire from the hands of the late Queen Elizabeth II. In 2006, she was also made Dame by King Charles III, who at the time was still Prince of Wales.