Now I’m going to write about Vivienne Westwood. As you know, this is the name of a brand. This is also that is one of the best designers representing Britain. Writing about her and her products is good for you to be interested in British culture, so let me introduce her.
Beginning
She was born in Derbyshire on April 18 1941, and she moved to London with her family 9 years later. She studied fashion and silver work after graduating a grammar school. At that time, she made a lot of clothing. This experience made her become the world-famous fashion designer later.
Career
She met Malcolm McLaren in 1965 and they started their business. They opened their boutique, called ‘LET IT ROCK’. She designed many eccentric clothes. When punk rock movement had started in Britain, Vivienne and Malcolm aimed at this. Vivienne had started making clothes, mixed punk culture. Her clothes were really radical at that time. Leather jacket for motorcycle riders and rock singers and messy T-shirts were particularly made. On the other hand, her husband, Malcolm, managed the famous punk rock band, called Sex Pistols. They were in the most important position of punk movement then. After this movement, they changed the name of their shop ‘Worlds End’, and Vivienne also changed her concept for making clothing. Her clothes were more funny and originated, and those who were fashionable all over the world impressed her clothes. After all, she became famous. Now, her items are loved all over the world.
How is Vivienne in Japan?
Of course, Vivienne Westwood is very popular among young Japanese. But, the products are very expensive, so boys and girls cannot buy them a lot. However, they want Vivienne! Almost all young people who think like that have wallet. Vivienne’s wallets are comparatively cheaper (about 20,000 yen) than other items (for example, clothes are about 70,000 yen on average). Also, they are attracted to Vivienne’s icon, called ‘orb’, I guess. It looks very smart and noble. Accessories are popular in Japan, too. They are really smart and funny designs. By the way, I have been attracted to the orb! I don’t have a wallet, but I have a belt and a muffler! they're cool…Nothing with the article, sorry!
Anyway Vivienne is still popular in the world, if you have some interests, why don’t you visit the website?
