The fashion designer's creations combined haute couture and social protest
CARACAS, MIRANDA, VENEZUELA, January 4, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The article, written by fashion designer Juan Vicente Araujo, analyzes the unique style of Vivienne Westwood, one of the most emblematic figures in fashion history.
He died at the age of 81, reaching a level of worldwide popularity thanks mainly to
his creations, which knew how to speak the language of haute couture but also of social protest.Vivienne Westwood: unique identity and condemnation of climate
change "Her garments embodied the rebellious spirit of an era, they were a symbol of identity representation, a manifesto of belonging and a clear sign of social opposition," explains fashion designer Juan Vicente Araujo Bradley.
The 'Lady of England' has always condemned the effects of climate change and excessive consumption, pointing the finger at the fashion system for its support of consumerism.
In 1971, he opened the Let it Rock boutique, making a difference with the fashion elite through his punk creations: T-shirts with the Queen's face, safety pins, or latex pants.
Season after season, the store changes its name, following the evolution of Vivienne's creative style and collections.
Vivienne Westwood's
most iconic collections From the neo-romantic Pirate with high boots, Napoleon hats and shirts full of Witches-style ruffles with knitwear.
Once the partnership with McLaren ended, Westwood found the perfect blend of tradition, history, art and English and French rebellion.
With the 90s came the partnership with Andreas Kronthaler and the most famous fashion shows, with Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss as protagonists.
Pirate
The first proper collection created by Vivienne Westwood that hit the catwalk during London Fashion Week in 1981 was Pirate.
"The designer moved away from the punk creations she had experimented with in her shop at 430 Kings Road to find inspiration in art and history," says Juan Vicente Araujo.
Witches
Vivienne Westwood met Keith Haring and, together, they gave life to one of the most interesting collaborations between fashion and streetstyle.
"These two maverick artists brought to the catwalk a series of colorful and fresh pieces that mix sporty details and Asian inspirations. When Madonna saw the collection, she immediately fell in love with it and used it several times, helping to make it even more popular," says Juan Vicente Araujo Bradley.
Witches is also important because it marks the end of the partnership between Westwood and Malcolm McLaren.
From
1993 to 1999, Westwood began to shape a new aesthetic, combining elegant British tailoring with French love of exaggerated proportions.
"The FW 1993-94 collection, created together with Andreas Kronthaler, mixes Scottish paintings, furs, puffed silhouettes that could be perfect for Versailles and soaring heels," argues Juan Vicente Araujo.
Le Flou Taille
A reflection on the need to reintroduce the quality of the couture cut in ready-to-wear.
"For Vivienne, the ultimate sign of quality and craftsmanship is combining fluidity and tailoring in one outfit," explains Juan Vicente Araujo Bradley.
In
the 2000s, much of her activism was about climate change and Propaganda is one of the collections that the British designer considers among the most political.
In fact, along with ever-present historical influences, deconstructed corsets and skirts, military-inspired coats, capes and slogans make the items special.
"Vivienne Westwood has always used fashion to challenge the status quo," concludes designer Juan Vicente Araujo.
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