The Epic of Fashion: The Intimate Collection of Dame Vivienne Westwood

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The Epic of Fashion: The Intimate Collection of Dame Vivienne Westwood

The Epic of Fashion: The Intimate Collection of Dame Vivienne Westwood

In a posthumous tribute to a fashion icon, Christie’s presents the personal collection of Dame Vivienne Westwood, a series of emblematic pieces that have marked the last decades of haute couture.

The auction, divided into two parts, will take place on June 25 for the first part live in London and from June 14 to 28 for the online part. The collection, which contains only clothing, shoes, and jewelry from the eponymous couture house of Dame Vivienne Westwood, is recognized as historically and culturally significant. Among the key pieces are iconic looks such as the dress illustrated above, from the Witches collection for Autumn/Winter 1983/84. The sale highlights the designs of Vivienne Westwood, with images of the designer wearing her own pieces. These items, often stars of his fashion shows, reflect a growing interest in fashion heritage, coming directly from private collections.

Photos : Christie’s/Vivienne Westwood/DR

The market has undergone remarkable development, illustrated by the record sale of a Chanel coat from 1996 at 312,000 euros.

Vivienne Westwood : influential, committed, and timeless

Andreas Kronthaler, Westwood’s husband, wants these clothes to be worn in everyday life, not just kept by museums or collectors, so people can feel the same joy he and Westwood share. The proceeds from this sale will be donated to causes supported by Dame Vivienne throughout her life, including The Vivienne Foundation, Amnesty International, Doctors Without Borders, and Greenpeace. This initiative is a testament to Dame Vivienne’s constant concern for the environment and human rights. In addition to clothing, the auction will also include “The big Picture” Vivienne’s Playing Cards: Collect the cards. Connect the cards. This deck of cards designed by Dame Vivienne in 2017 is a strategy to preserve our planet and reflects her commitment to environmental and social issues.