Often called the Grand Dame of British fashion Dame Vivienne Westwood’s name is synonymous with punk, rebellion and subversive British fashion, Born in Derbyshire in 1941, Westwood has become one of the most loved style icons in British fashion history. Starting her design career in 1971 at 430 Kings Road, her design career has been a tale of true British style, eccentricity and rebellion.
Twice British designer of the year and still a rebel with many causes including recently donating 1 million pounds to help stop climate change, Dame Vivienne is one of the most influential and original designers of our time. If you are looking for something with depth and meaning and not just fashion and style, you will
love all of the Vivienne Westwood lines we stock at POUR TOUS by Davidson & Beaumont.
MAN
The Grand Dames Mens line launched in 1996 and now co designed with husband Andreas Kronthaler (pictured right). Classic tailoring and iconic styles such as the high collar shirt and ‘drunk’ cut trouser sitting alongside Westwood’s continued experiments with cut and pattern, beautiful knits and fantastic tees.
ANGLOMANIA
Launched in 1997 and made from the Westwood archive, Anglomania’s contemporary draping has become a brand signature as have the constant references back to the 70s, 80s and punk movements, all undertaken with a casual edge and feminine appeal. A Vivienne Westwood Anglomania design is like a piece of fashion history. A collection of future classics, each piece will endure.
ACCESSORIES
Vivienne Westwood likes to have fun with her design and her bags and jewellery are no exception. Whether you’re buying into the luxe or the more tongue-in-cheek, a Vivienne Westwood accessory will really complete your look whether it’s signature skulls, tartan,orb stamped totes or an iconic armour ring.
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD ANGLOMANIA x LEE
Westwood and denim giant Lee have collaborated on a collection for both men and women. Inspired by Vivienne Westwood’s archive, with references to her punk and pirate collections of the ’70s and ’80s, the designs have been reworked with an injection of Lee’s denim knowledge and strong heritage feel. Vivienne Westwood Anglomania X Lee is only available from Vivienne Westwood stockists and is only available in Australia from POUR TOUS by Davidson & Beaumont.
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD AUTUMN/WINTER 2011 CAMPAIGN
SHOT BY: JUERGEN TELLER
