Vivienne Westwood (Va) (Paperback)

~ Claire Wilcox (Author), Vivienne Westwood (Introduction)

Editorial Reviews

Review

'A delight for any followers of fashion' The Daily Express. 'This fabulous book serves as an informative and colourful look at the hugely influential designer's life and work' OK! 'A fascinating study of Vivienne's illustrious career' Hello! ***** (Westwood) truly is the Grand Dame of British fashion. And this book is a fitting celebration of that' Heat. '***** Drooling matter for all fashionistas' New Woman. 'Lavish ... colour-drenched, mirror-glossy, and snapped by the likes of Mario Testino and Annie Leibovitz' You Magazine, Mail on Sunday.

Product Description

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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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Victoria and Albert Museum (October 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 185177405X
• ISBN-13: 978-1851774050
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #234,450 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you didn't catch the museum show, this is the next best thing, January 20, 2008

By	R. Young "Mensch-in-training" (East Bay, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We caught the Vivienne Westwood retrospective traveling show at the De Young Museum in San Francisco, and were blown away by the inventive, fun, nutty clothes this woman produced. This book serves as a exhibition catalog, although many of the pieces in the show are not in the book, and nothing matches seeing the wild shoes, hats, dresses and frocks in person. The book design is a minor annoyance, as it can be a little hard to find the garment pictured, who was wearing it, or when it was created. And I think frankly the girl has her best work behind her, but the glory of it cannot be exaggerated, or, to put it another way, her exaggerations were truly glorious. Over The Top in the very best way.

Thoreau would no doubt disapprove....

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Viva Vivienne!, May 3, 2009

By	Jonathan Hesser "retropanther" (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What can I say about a legend? This book is wonderful. It is chalk full of cool color photographs of each of Vivienne Westwood's collections. I am one of the biggest fans of Vivienne Westwood and this book is a gem!

5.0 out of 5 stars I love the book !, October 8, 2009

By	Kendra C. Hoard (al, usa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I like how the book covers her collection not only by words but with illustration. The seller was very kind to be able to get my book to me on time.