Photo credit: Images used in collage from Style.com

The quote is part of a thought I shared with a client.

I just went through images of Vivienne Westwood’s autumn/winter 2010 – 2011 collection again.

It had her usual elements of traditional English heritage, rebellious pirate, drapage, copious layers, the shambolic ‘I don’t give a toss’ air, the punk sensibilities, society class play etc.

Although it was nothing new per say, I adored the intarsia knits off the collection!

To me the garments are like the love child of say the fine gentry and rock club kids. Rock loving nu-ravers consorts with Georgian ladies in waiting.

Her ability to make impeccably tailored lady of the manor gowns look wearing/accessible in that dishelved off kilter way is her genius.

Westwood shows that fashion is supposed to be a lifestyle; a representation of one’s way of thinking, one’s culture, a true reflection of self. To me that is awe inspiring.

Labels: Vivienne Westwood

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