I have sad news to announce: designer Vivienne Westwood has passed away at the age of 81. Her husband and creative partner, Andreas Kronthaler, had sweet words to say in a press release. magazine: “I will continue to be with Vivienne in my heart. We worked until the very end and she gave me so much to continue. Thank you, honey.”
The brand’s official announcement also includes details of the upcoming Vivienne Foundation, which will work with NGOs in four areas: climate change, ending war, protecting human rights and oppose capitalism. Officially launching next year, the fund aims to “create a better world and fulfill Vivienne’s plans.” The press release also details Westwood’s Taoist practice and her decades-long activism. Scroll down to review some of her most iconic runway styles in tribute to the fashion icon.
