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DiaporamaDress\n\nDetail of front dress
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!
The Museum at FIT (New York, United States of America)
Explore fashion's evolution at The Museum at FIT! Discover 50,000+ garments & accessories from historical dress to avant-garde designs by Chanel & Dior. Free admission in NYC!
Vivienne Westwood’s studies of 18th-century fashion inspired her “Statue of Liberty” ensemble, which recontextualized the corset from underwear to erotically-charged outerwear. Westwood’s leather corset pushes up the breasts – as did boned stays – while the shape of the skirt resembles the look of panniers (side hoops). This ensemble is from Westwood
About this artwork
- Title: Dress\n\nDetail of front dress
- Artist: dame vivienne isabel westwood
- Year: 1988
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: The Museum at FIT
- Main color: Putty
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
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