Vivienne Westwood, Legendary Designer and Activist, Has Passed Away

Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images Dame Vivienne Westwood passed away “peacefully and surrounded by her family” on Thursday at the age of 81 in Clapham, South London, according to a statement from her brand’s Twitter. Westwood was a legendary leader in womenswear and was considered to have spearheaded the punk movement in fashion in the late 1970s. To her very last day, Westwood served as the head designer of her namesake label. She was perhaps best known for the re-popularization of the corset in fashion, introducing the piece as a form of outerwear rather than underwear. Many of Westwood’s designs were… Read Full Article