Vivienne Westwood: The Story Behind the Style

Name: Vivienne Westwood: The Story Behind the Style
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781800787162
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By Jessica Bumpus

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Vivienne Westwood: The Story Behind the Style by Jessica Bumpus offers an insightful journey into the life and career of the iconic fashion designer. The book explores Westwood's creative influence, revolutionary designs, and her significant impact on contemporary fashion. Through vivid storytelling, it delves into her personal and professional milestones, capturing the spirit of her avant-garde and rebellious style.
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You might like this book if you are fascinated by the evolution of fashion and want an insightful look into the life and work of an iconic designer. It delves into the creative genius and influences behind Vivienne Westwood's unique style, making it a must-read for anyone interested in arts and culture and the dynamic world of haute couture.

Visual history of the iconic designer.

Visual history of the iconic designer.

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Vivienne Westwood: The Story Behind the Style is a beautiful, handbag-sized visual history of one of the world's most iconic designers.

Discover the story of the punk fashion designer and all-round revolutionary icon, Vivienne Westwood. Packed with photographs and information covering her extraordinary life, you'll discover how provocation and anti-establishment slogans became her calling cards and how her brand developed its characteristic motifs. Find out about the Vivienne Westwood catwalk moments that have gone down in history, how THAT wedding dress came to feature in the Sex and the City movie and how a pearl necklace went viral on TikTok. With an exploration of everything from the most notable collaborations and key protest moments to the last VW show and collection before her death in 2022, Vivienne Westwood: The Story Behind the Style is the perfect gift for everyone who has ever been inspired by the Dame of fashion.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800787162

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Studio Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 188.0mm

Weight: 362g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Jessica Bumpus is a freelance fashion journalist and the former Fashion Features Editor of British Vogue online. She is a Contributing Editor to THE WEEK Fashion and writes for titles including the International New York Times, Konfekt and ELLE US, among others. Her work can also be seen in NYLON, Harper's Bazaar and CNN Style. She was shortlisted for Fashion and Beauty Freelance Writer of the Year 2021 and has been a guest on radio and TV.

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