The London Daily Express called this first full study of Vivienne Westwood's work as a groundbreaking fashion designer "a delight for any followers of fashion." More than 200 illustrations present Westwood's dynamic fashions; outfits worn by the Sex Pistols contrast with more recent creations for Sarah Jessica Parker and Cameron Diaz, showing why Westwood is one of the most talked-about designers in the world. More than 25,000 copies of the hardcover edition of this book have been sold worldwide.
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Claire Wilcox is a leading expert in contemporary fashion. She is the curator of the exhibition that this book accompanies. She is also the author of Radical Fashion and The Art and Craft of Gianni Versace.
Vivienne Westwood is a global fashion icon whose career has spanned three decades.
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Over 300 illustrations convey the dynamism and impact of her ideas from the early punk years to her more recent collections, presenting imaginative and stunning creations that have been a major influence on fashion, music and art since the 1970s. Outfits worn by the Sex Pistols contrast with more recent creations for Tracey Emin and Cameron Diaz, demonstrating why Westwood is the most talked-about designer in Britain. Her enormous cult following in Japan, Europe, Australia and the USA gives the book instant international appeal, while Claire Wilcox's authoritative text sheds light on the sources of inspiration and working practices of this fascinating and dedicated designer. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002117729
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4to. pp: 224. Reprint. Original publisher's photo-illustrated paper covers with gilt lettering to front and spine. Copiously illustrated in black and white and in colour throughout the book. ISBN: 185177405X Does show signs of shelfwear with small marks and creases at front and rear covers. Otherwise bright and internally clean copy. Very good. Seller Inventory # C69165
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Seller: Karen Jakobsen (Member of the PBFA), Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Softcover. Condition: Fine, no inscriptions. 224pp. Many colour illustrations. This catalogue was published to accompany the major exhibition held at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London from 1st April to 11 July 2004 . The first ever retrospective of Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022), it was also the first full-length study of her works as a groundbreaking fashion designer. Seller Inventory # 008698
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Seller: Bungalow Books, ABAA, Pueblo, CO, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Good. Reprint. Signed and inscribed by Westwood. Rubbing to the covers, primarily to the spine. Previous owner's partial stamp to the first page. A full-length study of Vivienne Westwood's work as a groundbreaking fashion designer.; Trade PB; 224 pages; Signed by Biographee. Seller Inventory # 28169
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