INFORMATION
Author(s): Alexander Fury
Print length: 632 pages
Dimensions: 19.00 × 5.00 × 27.71 cm
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.794 g
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Publication year: 2021
INTRODUCTION
"Vivienne Westwood Catwalk: The Complete Collections" presents a comprehensive, richly illustrated chronicle of over four decades of runway collections by iconic British designer Vivienne Westwood (and her long-time collaborator Andreas Kronthaler). The book captures her groundbreaking journey from the early 1981 shows to her most recent creations — offering a full spectrum of her creative visions over time.
This 632-page volume showcases dramatic transitions and the breadth of Westwood’s rebellious, avant-garde style: from punk roots and historical reinterpretations to high-fashion couture, theatrical silhouettes, and modern streetwear influences. Each collection is documented with original catwalk photography, revealing the bold tailoring, provocative aesthetic, and fearless experimentation that define her legacy.
Additionally, the book includes texts by fashion journalist Alexander Fury, as well as biographical notes and insights from the designers themselves, providing context about inspirations, social commentary, and shifts in fashion culture over time.
For each reader — fashion history enthusiasts, designers, students, or admirers of bold style — "Vivienne Westwood Catwalk" serves both as a definitive reference work and a powerful source of creative inspiration. It highlights how fashion can challenge norms, reflect identity, and evolve with time, all while staying unmistakably original.
