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Victoria Beckham and Marc Jacobs led the stars paying tribute to the late Dame Vivienne Westwood after her death on Thursday.
The designer died at the age of 81 ‘peacefully, and surrounded by her family’ in London’s Clapham, her representative said.
Upon hearing the news of the pioneering fashionista’s death celebrities took to social media to share some heartfelt words with American fashion designer Marc Jacobs saying he was ‘heartbroken’ at the news.
Sad news: Celebrities flooded social media with tributes after the death of fashion desinger Dame Vivienne Westwood at the age of 81 on Thursday
In a post on Instagram, he wrote: ‘Heartbroken. You did it first. Always. Incredible style with brilliant and meaningful substance.
‘I continue to learn from your words, and, all of your extraordinary creations. I will always remember the night we bonded over our mutual love for Yves Saint Laurent.
‘You never failed to surprise and to shock. I am grateful for the moments I got to share with you and Andreas.
Heartfelt words: Victoria Beckham and Marc Jacobs led the stars paying tribute to the late Dame Vivienne Westwood after her death on Thursday
Devastated: American fashion designer Marc Jacobs said he was ‘heartbroken’ at the news of Dame Vivienne’s death
Heartfelt words: Spice Girl and fashion designer Victoria Beckham paid tribute to Dame Vivienne Westwood on her Instagram stories
‘Rest in Peace dear Vivienne, although, somehow peace seems like the wrong word.’
He ended his message sending wishes to her husband Andreas, writing: ‘My deepest sympathies to Andreas and your family.’
Spice Girl and fashion designer Victoria Beckham paid tribute to Dame Vivienne Westwood on her Instagram stories.
Looking back: Singer Boy George described Dame Vivienne as ‘great and inspiring’ as he paid tribute
Sharing a picture of Dame Vivienne, she wrote: ‘I’m so sad to learn of the passing of legendary designer and activist Dame Vivienne Westwood. My thoughts are with her family at this incredibly sad time VB.’
Singer Boy George described Dame Vivienne as ‘great and inspiring’ as he paid tribute, tweeting: ‘R.I.P to the great and inspiring Vivienne Westwood who lead us through punk and beyond.
‘Laughed at by the fashion industry but without question she is the undisputed Queen of British fashion. I love you! Oh bondage up yours!’
Famous friends: Sharing a picture of herself with Dame Vivienne, Kim Cattrall wrote on Instagram: ‘A true genius who never lost her northern grit
Sharing a picture of herself with Dame Vivienne, Kim Cattrall wrote on Instagram: ‘A true genius who never lost her northern grit.
‘Short story – An LA stylist had sent me 3 dresses from various designers for the London/Berlin/NY premiers of a film. The clothes arrived at my London hotel unclean, were unflattering and in need of alteration.
‘I was crest fallen until a mutual friend took me immediately to see @viviennewestwood atelier and Vivienne made me a new dress in 3 days and 2 others beside for each of the upcoming openings. I’ve never forgotten her generosity and kindness in making that happen and saving the day.
‘RIP Vivienne. You are a legend. Kx’
Friends: Actress and television presenter Denise Van Outen shared a picture of herself in a past fashion show of Dame Vivienne
Actress and television presenter Denise Van Outen shared a picture of herself in a past fashion show of Dame Vivienne.
She wrote: ‘RIP the incredible @viviennewestwood. Britain’s finest (pic – Viv Westwood Catwalk show, 90s, “Viv, I adored your bones.” There will never be another.’
Comedian and chat show host Jonathan Ross tweeted: ‘RIP the great Vivienne Westwood. Unique. Brilliant. Uncompromising. Thanks Viv x.’
Like no other: Comedian and chat show host Jonathan Ross tweeted: ‘RIP the great Vivienne Westwood. Unique. Brilliant. Uncompromising. Thanks Viv x’
Outside the fashion world: Tributes came in from outside the fashion and show business world, with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan sharing some words
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan wrote: ‘Vivienne Westwood was a creative icon who helped cement the UK at the very forefront of modern fashion. My thoughts are with her family and friends.’
Elsewhere, fashion designer Christopher John Rogers posted: ‘Thank you for everything,’ while fellow designer Pam Hogg posted: ‘A phenomenal individual… what an inspiration. A truly wonderful being. Love to you @andreaskronthaler, the family, and to you all at Westwood. A great loss today.’
Emmerdale star Lisa Riley took to Twitter to pay tribute, telling the designer to ‘be yourself even in heaven’.
RIP: Designer Pam Hogg described Dame Vivienne as a ‘phenomenal individual’ who was ‘a truly wonderful being’
Remembering: Emmerdale star Lisa Riley took to Twitter to pay tribute, telling the designer to ‘be yourself even in heaven’
She wrote: ‘Queen Vivienne Westwood…..you will light up heaven with your endless energy, you will never be forgotten….uniqueness at its all time BEST!!! Rest In Peace. Be yourself even in heaven. #rip #viviennewestwood #queen #fashion #icon.’
Singer Billy Idol wrote: ‘#VivienneWestwood RIP it will take me a bit to take this in…’
While Spider Stacy of The Pogues shared a picture of Dame Vivienne and wrote: ‘No words. RIP Vivienne Westwood.’
Punk scene: Singer Billy Idol wrote: ‘#VivienneWestwood RIP it will take me a bit to take this in…’
Past: While Spider Stacy of The Pogues shared a picture of Dame Vivienne and wrote: ‘No words. RIP Vivienne Westwood’
Meanwhile, the UK’s Design Council posted: ‘We are saddened to hear of the passing of the queen of punk fashion. “Buy less, choose well: that’s the maxim. Quality not quantity. That’s the most environmentally friendly thing you can do.” – @FollowWestwood.’
And bosses of The Victoria and Albert Museum tweeted: ‘We are saddened to learn about the passing of legendary designer Vivienne Westwood. A true revolutionary and rebellious force in fashion.’
Dame Vivienne has been remembered as a ‘true revolutionary and rebellious force in fashion’ following her death aged 81.
Paying respects: Bosses from both The Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the UK’s Design Council paid tribute
The fashion designer died peacefully surrounded by her family in Clapham, south London, her representatives said in a statement.
In a statement, her husband and creative partner Andreas Kronthaler said: ‘I will continue with Vivienne in my heart.
‘We have been working until the end and she has given me plenty of things to get on with. Thank you darling.
Fashion set: Model Mia Regan shared a picture of Dame Vivienne on the cover of i-D magazine and wrote: ‘A true legend – forever an inspiration’
The statement from her representatives added: ‘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.
‘She led an amazing life. Her innovation and impact over the last 60 years has been immense and will continue into the future.’
It also said that The Vivienne Foundation, a not-for-profit company founded by Dame Vivienne, her sons and grand-daughter in late 2022, will launch next year to ‘honour, protect and continue the legacy of Vivienne’s life, design and activism’.
Behind the scenes: Television presenter Laura Whitmore shared a picture from behind the scenes of a Vivienne Westwood fashion show she walked in
Dame Vivienne, who was born in Cheshire in 1941, is largely accepted as being responsible for bringing punk and new wave fashion into the mainstream with her eccentric creations.
Her designs were regularly worn by high-profile individuals including Dita Von Teese who wore a purple Westwood wedding gown to marry Marilyn Manson, and Princess Eugenie who wore three Westwood designs for various elements of the wedding of William and Kate Middleton.
Dame Vivienne’s designs also featured in the 2008 film adaptation of Sex And The City, starring Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw.
As the self-styled queen of punk, she always injected controversy into the fashion industry with her risque creations.
Punk: Actress Maisie Williams wrote ‘there’ll never be another like you’ as she shared a picture of herself in character in he miniseries Pistol which was based on the punk era
Loss: Singer Halsey shared a picture of herself with Dame Vivienne and described the designer as her ‘friend, my idol, my icon’
The designer was largely responsible for anti-establishment punk fashion and became known for her subversive and eccentric take on traditional British style.
She and Malcolm McLaren, one-time manager of punk band the Sex Pistols, opened a shop called Let It Rock – also known as Sex – in the early 1970s where she began selling her outrageous outfits.
The punk style included bondage gear, safety pins, razor blades, bicycle or lavatory chains and spiked dog collars.
The style icon caused a stir in 1992 when she collected her OBE from the Queen minus her underwear and twirled round in the courtyard to reveal all.
Icon: Dame Vivienne has been remembered as a ‘true revolutionary and rebellious force in fashion’ following her death aged 81 (pictured in 2009)
In 2006 when she was made a Dame, she opted again not to wear knickers and went to Buckingham Palace wearing a pair of silver horns.
Describing her outfit on the day – a black cap perched on the back of vibrant orange hair and a black dress with campaign badges and the tiny horns on her head – she said it showed her as an urban guerilla and a Che Guevara figure.
She explained: “I’m supposed to be a bit like a Che Guevara – an urban guerilla, with my cap, this kind of jungle net and a badge for my Active Resistance to Propaganda campaign.”
Pushing boundaries: In 2006 when she was made a Dame, she opted again not to wear knickers and went to Buckingham Palace wearing a pair of silver horns
Some of her best-known creations include the Mini Crini, bustle-skirts, bondage trousers and 12-inch platform shoes, the type which famously tripped up supermodel Naomi Campbell.
She developed the idea of underwear as outerwear – and Madonna’s legendary conical bra worn on her Blonde Ambition tour, designed by Jean Paul Gaultier, would probably never have happened if not for Westwood.
She also transformed the corset from a symbol of female repression to one of power and sexual freedom.
After becoming a primary school teacher, she quit her job to become a seamstress of punk fashion and opened her shop on Chelsea’s Kings Road with her then partner McLaren.
The Sex Pistols wore the shop’s clothes to their first gig and Westwood’s first runway show was presented at Olympia in London in March 1981.
Making waves: The designer was largely responsible for anti-establishment punk fashion and became known for her subversive and eccentric take on traditional British style
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