Movie stars, musicians and fashion icons have all worn a creation by Vivienne Westwood at one time or another.
And with the committed, punk and feminist spirit that has never left the stylist.
Tributes, numerous, follow one another since the announcement of his death, which occurred yesterday.
Starting with Glen Matlock, the former Sex Pistols, a group managed by Malcolm McLaren, companion at the time of Vivienne Westwood who dressed them.
“I just heard the sad news about a talented, unique and determined lady.
It's a privilege to have rubbed shoulders with her in the mid-70s when punk was born and the waves it created that still resonate with rebels today.
My thoughts are with his friends and family,” the musician wrote on Twitter.
“Undisputed queen of British fashion”
Singer Boy George shared a photo of himself on Twitter with Vivienne Westwood, whose talent he praised in the caption.
“Mocked down by the fashion industry, but without a doubt, she is the undisputed queen of British fashion.
I love you,” he added.
Jamie Lee Curtis revealed how the fashion imagined by Vivienne Westwood allowed her to discover something other than what her "very conservative family" had instilled in her.
“That box of clothes looked like what a pirate would wear and it terrified and amazed me at the same time.
It was edgy, punk, dangerous, rebellious, not one of those words that didn't apply to me and yet I played around trying to wear them,” she shared on Instagram.
Punk all the way
Marc Jacobs also made a name for himself in fashion by breaking the codes with his grunge collection in the early 90s, which got him fired from the artistic direction of Perry Ellis.
He paid tribute to the talent of the stylist.
“You did it first.
Always.
Incredible style with smart, eloquent substance.
I continue to learn from your words and all of your amazing creations.
I will remember all my life the night we became friends thanks to our mutual love for Yves Saint Laurent.
You never failed to surprise and shock.
I am grateful for the times I shared with you and Andreas (Kronthaler, husband and business partner of Vivienne Westwood).
Rest in peace, dear Vivienne, even if, in a way, the word peace seems like a strong term,” the stylist posted on Instagram.
Former Spice Girl-turned-stylist Victoria Beckham shared on Instagram Story her "sadness to learn of the passing of legendary designer and activist Dame Vivienne Westwood."
The '70s punk, famous for dressing those who sang their hatred of the monarchy in a revamped
God Save The Queen
, agreed to be knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1992... and arrived at Buckingham Palace without underwear, taking pleasure in twirling her skirt for the photographers.
Vivienne Westwood died in London, where she lived.
She was 81 years old.
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