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Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist (2018)
Since igniting the punk movement with ex-partner and Sex Pistols' manager Malcolm McLaren, Dame Vivienne Westwood has been redefining British fashion for over 40 years and is responsible for creating many of the most distinctive looks of recent time. Blending archival footage and insightful interviews a portrait emerges of Vivienne's fascinating network of collaborators, taking viewers on her journey -- from a childhood in postwar Derbyshire to the runways of Paris and Milan.
Runway trends never influenced Vivienne Westwood; she drew from her own obsessions. The 'Mother of Punk', Vivienne, designed all the Sex Pistols' outfits, shaping the entire punk rock aesthetic. After the band split, she was uncertain about her fashion direction: she wanted to leverage her momentum with the group while also carving her own identity. In 1981, she and Malcolm McLaren debuted at London Fashion Week with the collection called Pirates. Since then, Vivienne Westwood has dominated the industry, leaving a lasting mark on fashion and culture. Her supermodel moments were legendary, but it was her political positions that epitomised her punk spirit. She warned about climate change, opposed fracking, defended controversial figures, and engaged in media-savvy stunts for her causes before the designer-turned-activist trend emerged. Her name is beloved, both in the industry and globally.
Summary: The film guides us on her journey from a childhood in post-war Derbyshire to the runways of Paris and Milan. Main themes are Westwood's artistry, her activism and her cultural significance.
Release date: March 23, 2018 (UK)
Director: Lorna Tucker
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