The Early Years:
Vivienne Westwood set up her first store; "Let it Rock" from 430 Kings Road in 1971. The store was opened during the hippy movement yet didn't conform to this style, instead the initial clothing lines took inspiration from the 1950s Teddy Boy era. It only took a year and Vivienne's attention had been turned towards biker fashion, the store was re-formatted and rebranded to "Too Fast to Live Too Young to Die.

Her new range began causing controversy with designs that were seen as offensive leading to prosecution under obscenity laws. Vivienne Westwood and her partner; Malcolm McLaren rebranded again in an even more confrontational format, renaming the new shop "sex" and using the strapline, "rubberwear for the office"

Following the rise and fall of Punk Rock and yet another re-brand, Vivienne Westwood burst onto the London fashion scene with the 1981 Pirate Collection, this collection cemented the brands place in history. The Pagan Years of 1988 - 1992 followed with Vivienne's champions of punk changing to "Tatler girls", essentially a take on upperclass fashion with a working class twist.

Vivienne Westwood Today:
Vivienne believes that fashion is a combination of ideas between the French and the English, she quotes "On the English side we have tailoring and an easy charm, on the french side that solidity of design and proportion taht comes from that never being satisfied because something can always be done to make it better and more refined".

Vivienne Westwood continues to push the boundaries of design and innovation, the famous orb logo is a globe surmounted by a cross which represents a monarchial symbol of power and justice. This is her very own reference to her being the queen of fashion.

Garment Quarter is an official Vivienne Westwood stockist, we have a huge selection of Vivienne Westwood watches and rings, bags and Vivienne Westwood Purses. We offer FREE Next Day Delivery and flexible payment terms with Klarna or the option to browse and buy in our concept store in Bristol City Centre.

Don't forget to check out or new range of Vivienne Westwood Earrings.

Vivienne Westwood Contact Details:
World's End
430 Kings Road
London
SW10 0LJ
Phone: 020 7352 6551