Corset and Shorts Ensemble\n\nFront View
dame vivienne isabel westwood (1941 – 2022)
Explore the rebellious world of Dame Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022), a British fashion icon who pioneered punk & new wave styles. Known for historicism, challenging gender norms, and political activism in her designs. Discover her legacy today!
Corset: Vivienne Westwood 18th-century influenced corset.Label: (Logo Orb) Vivienne Westwood Made in England - yellow lettering on red ground; a separate white printed label with black lettering at center back - Made in England. Date: Spring/Summer 1994Note: Corset appears in Michel Arnaud Fashion Photography Archive (SC2000.1095.1) photographs of Vivienne Westwood runway shows for Winter 1989, Autumn/Winter 1990, and Spring 1991 collections. Corset appears in Sex and the City (film, 2008).Shorts: Vivienne Westwood shorts in tan/burgundy/black striped twill wool.Label: (Logo Orb) Vivienne Westwood - Made in England; woven red lettering on white ground; one size only label in acetate; small acetate label: Lining Viscose Acetate; small acetate label with cleaning instructions. Date: Fall/Winter 1991Note: See photo of Vivienne Westwood escorting her model Sara Stockbridge down the runway in a pair of these shorts for her
About this artwork
- Title: Corset and Shorts Ensemble\n\nFront View
- Artist: dame vivienne isabel westwood
- Year: 1994
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Color palette: Earthy
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
