Vivienne Westwood
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Summary
Vivienne Westwood was born on April 8, 1941[1], in Hollingworth[2]. She died on December 29, 2022[3], in Clapham[4]. She worked as a university teacher[5], fashion designer[6], businessperson[7], jewelry designer[8], and activist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31,354 views/month, #5,387 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: London[11]
- Spouse: Derek Westwood[12], Malcolm McLaren[13], Andreas Kronthaler[14]
- Child: Joseph Corré[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[16]
- Occupation: photographer[17]
- Field of work: fashion design[18], jewelry design[19], activism[20], punk subculture[21]
- Employer: Berlin University of the Arts[22]
- Educated at: University of Westminster[23], Middlesex University[24], Glossopdale School[25]
- Award received: The Fashion Awards[26], Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27], Royal Designer for Industry[28], Berliner Bär[29], European Cultural Award[30], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[31]
- Sex or gender: female[32]
- Movement: punk subculture[33], New Romantic[34]
- Commons category: Vivienne Westwood[35]
- Family name: Westwood[36], Swire[37]
- Given name: Vivienne[38], Isabel[39]
- Official website: https://www.viviennewestwood.com/[40]
- Manner of death: natural causes[41]
- Floruit: January 1, 2020[42]
- Partner in business or sport: Malcolm McLaren[43]
- Participant in: Nieuwe verleidingen[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[45]
- Affiliation: The School of Historical Dress[46]
- Birth name: Vivienne Isabel Swire[47]
- Name in native language: Vivienne Westwood[48]
Why It Matters
Vivienne Westwood has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] She is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Vivienne Westwood born?
Vivienne Westwood's place of birth was Hollingworth[2].
Where did Vivienne Westwood die?
Vivienne Westwood passed away in Clapham[4].
Who was Vivienne Westwood married to?
Vivienne Westwood's spouses include Derek Westwood[12], Malcolm McLaren[13], and Andreas Kronthaler[14].
What did Vivienne Westwood do for work?
Vivienne Westwood worked as a university teacher[5], fashion designer[6], businessperson[7], jewelry designer[8], and activist[9].
Where did Vivienne Westwood go to school?
Vivienne Westwood was educated at University of Westminster[23], Middlesex University[24], and Glossopdale School[25].
What awards did Vivienne Westwood receive?
Honors received include The Fashion Awards[26], Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27], Royal Designer for Industry[28], and Berliner Bär[29].