Vivienne Westwood Handbags

An untameable free spirit Dame Vivienne Westwood is best known for bringing punk and modern new wave fashion into the mainstream.

Founded in 1970 her designs were first sold in her boyfriend’s shop called Let It Rock on Kings Road in London. Westwood’s designs became noticed after the popular punk band, the Sex Pistols began wearing her clothes.

What to know when buying Vivienne Westwood handbags

Westwood is said to be inspired by pirates, tartans, courtesans, and bondage. Although her clothes feature safety pins, razor blades, and bicycle chains, her handbags are better known for tartan prints.

One of the most notable highlights of Westwood’s career came in 2006 when one of her wedding dresses was worn by main character Carrie in the 2006 movie Sex and the City.

Westwood’s Spring/Summer 2010 runway show at London Fashion week featured “It” models Daisy Lowe and Pixie Geldof. Nicola Roberts and Joss Stone attended the show. Westwood’s customers don’t follow trends instead they march to the beat of their own drummer.

Westwood, who has been very vocal about her political views, infuses political statements about environmental responsibility into her newest line. Pamela Anderson has appeared as a spokesmodel for the brand and appears on the Vivienne Westwood website.

John Fairchild, editor of Women’s Wear Daily named Westwood as one of the best six designers in the world. She was the only woman on the list.Vivienne Westwood bags, with the famous orb logo in gold or silver hardware against tartan plaid, lavender patent leather or an exotic cheetah print, always stand out in a crowd.

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