As we all know ... Vivienne Westwood is the queen of british fashion designers . We fashionistas admire her so much that i felt i should create a blog solely for her highness. We all know that Vivienne started her notoriety with Malcolm McClaren and the Sex Pistols... blah - blah. But what i found fascinating about this book and the history of her designs starting in 1964, was how much all of her designs from way back then to now conform to todays looks ... in other words Viviennes designs truly erases the concept "trend" and has created her own rules; a design asthetic that most designers cannot do because her fashion is not about time or trends, but about consistency. So, that being said you could also say that her fashion transend time. And that is a rare in a fashion designer- indeed! You have got to applaud her for that - if you do in fact purchase this book you will see what i am talking about - her fashion designs from the 60's till today all speak Vivienne ; her designs from the 60's can be worn today and look very fresh and fashion forward. SO, check out the book if you'd like to see what i am talking about .
This image to the left is in her book. I scanned it so you can see the image of her design in collaboration with Tracy Emin - one of my all time fav fine artist. I too am a fine artist and being a fashion consultant as well , the subject matter of most of my work has been about fashion and how images of fashion bring out certain emotions in me. This beautifully composed image with type scribbled on it is a fusing of two like minded souls. Enjoy and savor the career of the high priestess Vivienne Westwood ...this is Prisoner of Candy signing out - remember the message and the messenger !! Next time you see me posting Alexa (as promised)one of my very special and beloved clients who i completely transformed into a - downtown NY hipster but with a distinctive style that is all her own ... till then -
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