'Queen of British Fashion' Dame Vivienne Westwood passes away at 81, tributes pour in

Following the death of the "undisputed Queen of British fashion," tributes to Dame Vivienne Westwood have poured in.

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Vivienne Westwood’s fashion house said in a statement that she died "peacefully and surrounded by her family" in London. She passed away on December 29 at the age of 81.

Dame Vivienne Westwood was a British fashion designer who is known for her cutting-edge and often controversial designs. Westwood is known for her use of unconventional materials and patterns, and for combining traditional and modern elements in her designs. She is also known for her activism and has used her platform to speak out on a range of issues, including climate change, human rights, and the refugee crisis.

Another designer, Marc Jacobs, said he was "heartbroken" and that she "never failed to surprise and shock."


He paid tribute to her life and work on Instagram, writing that she always did it first. He further added that she had incredible style combined with brilliant and meaningful content.

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Westwood's husband and creative partner Andreas Kronthaler said he will continue with Vivienne in his heart.

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Victoria Beckham, fashion designer, and Spice Girl paid tribute to Westwood, saying that she was sad to learn of the passing of the legendary designer and activist.

Singer Boy George, who first met Westwood in the early 1980s, called her "great and inspiring" and " the undisputed Queen of British fashion".

Actress Kim Catrall called her a "true genius who never lost her Northern grit". She shared a story about Westwood's "generosity and kindness" in creating three dresses for the Sex and the City star in three days so she could attend film premieres after others' designs were unsuitable.

Westwood had received numerous accolades throughout her career, including being made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2006, and receiving the Outstanding Achievement in Fashion award at the British Fashion Awards in 2007. She had also been inducted into the Fashion Walk of Fame in London and had received an honorary doctorate from the Royal College of Art.

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FAQs:

  1. Who are the most luxury fashion designers in the UK?
    Some of the most well-known and highly regarded fashion designers in the UK include Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, and Burberry.
  2. Which is the largest clothing brand in the UK?
    At 10 billion dollars Burberry is the top clothing company based on market specialisation.
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