Dame Vivienne Westwood forever inscribed her name in the history of world fashion as the main rebel, revolutionary and unsurpassed master of historical cut. It was she who brought punk from the streets of London to the world's catwalks, resurrected the anatomical corsets of the 18th century, turned Scottish tartan into a symbol of intellectual protest and fought for the ecology of the planet. In this material we analyze the unique tailoring style and cut of Vivienne Westwood.
Contents of the article about Vivienne Westwood
- 1. The punk era and the Kings Road SEX store: pins, chains and jockstraps
- 2. Corset architecture: reviving the ancient cut without the suffocating bones
- 3. Tartan and tweed: deconstructing British aristocratic classics
- 4. Asymmetry, bias drapery and the famous dizzying platform shoes
- Designer's advice: building a Westwood-style corset with balconette cups
- Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
1. The birth of punk aesthetics
In the 1970s, Westwood teamed with Malcolm McLaren to dress the Sex Pistols, turning ripped slogan T-shirts and leather biker jackets with zippers and chains into a global manifesto for freedom.
2. The corset revolution
Westwood was the first to take the corset from the category of underwear into an independent upper element of the wardrobe. Her corsets lifted the chest and shaped the waist, remaining comfortable thanks to the precise patterns.
3. Scottish Tartan
The royal tartan has become the hallmark of the brand. The designer cut the tartan on the bias, displacing the check on the reliefs and creating a dynamic optical effect.
4. Asymmetrical cut
Intricate drapes, dropped shoulders, soft cascades of pleats at the hips and an architectural cowl collar have become signature details of Vivienne Westwood's tailoring.
Advice for a corset maker
Use metal spiral bones instead of plastic regilin - they perfectly follow the curves of the body and do not deform from the heat of the skin. And you can find ready-made patterns for corsets and jackets in the catalog ready-made patterns.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What motto did Vivienne Westwood leave to the fashion world?
“Buy less, choose well, make it last” is a manifesto for sustainable and quality fashion.
What materials were classic Westwood jackets made from?
Made from thick British Harris Tweed, wool crepe and silk taffeta.
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