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9 Jun

Coveted John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood Pieces Go Up for Auction

Coveted John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood Pieces Go Up for Auction
LONDON — Vivienne Westwood and John Galliano collectors rejoice: on June 20, the primary of two auctions of fashion archivist, consultant and stylist Steven Philip’s collection of vintage clothing will likely be sold by Kerry Taylor Auctions in London. Up on the market are pieces of fashion history, including a whole ensemble from Westwood’s 1981 Pirates collection and a waistcoat with an identical sketch from Galliano’s graduate Central Saint Martins’ Incroyable collection.  Kerry Taylor, founding father of the eponymous auction house, said the auction got here together organically. “He’s been considered one of my best clients over time. I mean, there’s hardly an auction passed by that he’s not been sitting there bidding away, glaring at other people bidding against him,” she said. For...
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7 May

Unpacking Vivienne Westwood’s punk approach to beauty through the

Unpacking Vivienne Westwood’s punk approach to beauty through the
Beauty creatives including Val Garland and Isamaya Ffrench break down the make-up and hair looks they've created for the legendary, late designer from Pinocchio noses to models eating coal “Punk feels very heroic,” Vivienne Westwood said in 2017. “After I say heroic, I mean to specific individuality. That’s what it's, to be known in a crowd and forcefully expressing individuality.” There’s little question that the legendary designer, who died yesterday at 81, expressed individuality in every aspect of her life and work. Individuality, provocation and a punk sensibility were the cornerstones of Westwood’s art throughout her five many years in the style industry, as she imbued every part she did with an anti-establishment...
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6 May

Katy Perry Wears Vivienne Westwood Dress at King Charles’

Katy Perry Wears Vivienne Westwood Dress at King Charles’
Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Katy Perry looked to late designer Vivienne Westwood for her outfit at King Charles III’s coronation on Saturday in London. The singer, who will perform on the Coronation Concert on Sunday, arrived to the ceremony at Westminster Abbey in a bespoke lilac short-sleeved jacket with a classic drape and an identical tailored skirt from the brand. Katy Perry leaving King Charles III’s coronation on May 6 in London. Getty Images The suit, handcrafted in soft leatherette, was taken from the Vivienne Westwood fabric archives and finished with a purple silk flower corsage.  Perry styled the look with opera gloves, a Granny Frame purse and a three-row pearl Bas Relief choker. She accessorized with a dramatic hat that featured a crinoline base with a layer of tulle, merry widow veiling...
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