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Disruptive, provocative and always modern, Westwood got her start in fashion during the punk boom of the 1970s. Later, although she broke away from the movement, she continued to design under an anti-fashion concept and to be an activist for various causes.
This piece, derived from the 2010 collection, and identical to the one worn by Helena Bonham Carter at the 2011 Golden Globes, is an example of both the experimentation in shapes and textures and the impeccable execution of the English designer’s signature corsetry.
During the 2011 Golden Globes, Helena decided to pair this dress with a shoe of each colour, a groundbreaking gesture that got her noticed and made headlines.
In her early days, she designed clothes with her then partner, Malcolm McLaren. Her London boutique, SEX, became an iconic ‘punk’ epicentre, challenging norms with provocative garments, unconventional materials and a DIY approach.
Vivienne Westwood, with her fascination for traditional British tailoring, challenged industry norms with collections that fused historical references and an avant-garde approach. Beyond its aesthetic impact, Westwood used fashion as a tool of protest. In her shows, she incorporated messages about climate change, human rights and social justice, reaffirming her commitment that fashion not only dresses, but can also question and transform the world.
