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, the iconic fashion designer and activist, has died at 81 years old. passed away peacefully on December 29, 2022, surrounded by her family in Clapham, London. “Vivienne continued to do the things she loved up until her last moment, designing, working on her art, writing her book, and changing the world for the better,” a representative for Westwood wrote in a statement.
“She led an amazing life. Her innovation and impact over the last 60 years has been immense and will continue into the future.”Westwood's husband, Australian designer Andreas Kronthaler, shared a statement as well. “I will continue with Vivian and my heart,” he said.
We have been working until the end and she has given me plenty of things to go on with. Thank you darling." Vivienne Westwood and her 'Fash Mob' prior to the Vivienne Westwood Red Label show during London Fashion Week on September 20, 2015.Vivienne Westwood is survived by her husband and two sons. “, a not-for-profit company founded by Vivienne, her sons, and granddaughter in late 2022 will officially launch next year to honour, protect, and continue the legacy of Vivienne's life, design, and activism,” the statement revealed.
“The foundation's goal is to raise awareness and create tangible change working with NGOs. Built upon four pillars: Climate Change, Stop War, Defend Human Rights, and Protest Capitalism. The Vivienne Foundation exists to create a better world and implement Vivienne's plans.”The statement added, “Vivienne always stood for justice and fairness and has been working on a plan to save the world.”By Carrie WittmerBy Sam ReedBy Carrie WittmerBy Meghan RoseMore from GlamourSee More Stories© 2022 Condé Nast.
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Watch Below: Vivienne Westwood S/S 2016“I will continue with Vivienne in my heart," explained Andreas Kronthaler, her husband and creative partner. “We have been working until the end and she has given me plenty of things to get on with.“Thank you darling.”Representatives revealed in a statement that she died peacefully surrounded by her family in Clapham, South London on December 29th 2022. Vivienne Westwood was a revolutionary fashion designer and activist who was largely responsible for bringing modern punk and new-wave fashions into the mainstream. She was inspired by the shock value of punk and rose to prominence in the 1970s. In recent years, the designer's advocacy for climate change strongly influenced her designs, with Vivienne introducing a new era for the genre she was so famous for steering: the eco-punk. “Vivienne continued to do the things she loved, up until the last moment, designing, working on her art, writing her book, and changing the world for the better," a statement by her clothing brand read.“She led an amazing life.