Pete Carr National Museums Liverpool

Vivienne Westwood: Designer in Focus

A captivating new display celebrating the groundbreaking fashion designer’s remarkable career spanning over five decades. This stunning showcase brings together a collection of Westwood’s revolutionary designs, from her punk beginnings to her status as a British fashion icon.

Located in the Craft & Design Gallery, there are 17 outfits in the display, representing 11 different Westwood collections, dating from 1981 to 1994. The display features key pieces from Westwood’s most influential collections, including rare items from her collaborations with Malcolm McLaren during the early 1980s. Visitors will discover how Westwood’s creative vision evolved from the punk aesthetic of their Kings Road shop SEX to her later explorations of historical dress, global cultures, and classic British tailoring.