The Queen of Nerdy Fashion

The Enduring Punk Design of Vivienne Westwood

When legendary British designer Vivienne Westwood passed away in 2022, her legacy was instantly felt in the intersection of punk and fashion. Her designs were synonymous in the rise of the subcultural style in the ‘70s and emphasized its own vision of avant-garde fashion, largely through a lot of chains, rip-and-repair treatments, and a unique version of beauty that reflected the disillusioned attitude of British youths.