vivienne westwood: the illustrated world of a fashion visionary

A beautifully illustrated celebration of the life and work of activist, provocateur, and fashion icon Vivienne Westwood.

Vivienne Westwood spent more than five decades breaking the rules and pushing the envelope of the fashion world. Renowned for her rebellious spirit and avant-garde designs, Westwood lived a life dedicated to a free artistic expression that continues to redefine fashion and inspire generations worldwide. She gifted us countless iconic moments and designs, from her days at the Kings Road SEX shop and wearing no knickers to receive her OBE from the Queen, to her trailblazing ’90s runway collections and her tireless pursuit of social and climate justice.

Beginning with her working-class upbringing and traversing through the McLaren years, her contributions to early punk culture, her most iconic collections, and her activism, amongst more, Vivienne Westwood is a new illustrated guide to a true one-of-a-kind.

Tom Rasmussen is a writer and musician from Lancaster, UK. Previously, they have written Diary of a Drag Queen and First Comes Love, and their book Lee Alexander McQueen will be released later this year. They have a monthly column in Vogue and contribute regularly to the Guardian, The Observer, The Independent, Dazed&Confused, and i-D. Last year they released their debut album Body Building. Marta Spendowska is a Polish-American fine artist and illustrator. She works with a wide range of art collectors, consultants, brands, and interior designers such as Lancôme, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Kotex, Better Homes & Gardens, and many more. Her art is featured in many hotels, residencies, and private collections.