Fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood has died at the age of 81

A statement confirmed she died on Thursday “peacefully, and surrounded by her family in Clapham, south London

Dame Vivienne Westwood has died at the age of 81, her representatives have confirmed.

The pioneering fashion designer made a name for herself on the fashion scene in the 1970s, with her androgynous designs, slogan t-shirts and irreverent attitude towards the establishment.

Dame Vivienne died on Thursday “peacefully, and surrounded by her family in Clapham, south London”.

In a statement, her husband and creative partner Andreas Kronthaler said: “I will continue with Vivienne in my heart.

“We have been working until the end and she has given me plenty of things to get on with. Thank you darling.”

Published: 29/12/2022 by Radio NewsHub