The British fashion designer, who passed away in December 2022 at the age of 81, began her career in the early 1970s with Malcolm McLaren, her business and love partner. The pair, who had a kid together named Joseph Corré, started a rock-inspired clothes store in London in 1971 where they sold retro styles, punk-rock T-shirts, and other items. Westwood and McLaren presented their first fashion presentation in 1981. She started working as a freelance designer two years later.
Westwood developed her designs while working alone, including the famed "mini-crini," a contemporary short skirt linked to a Victorian-era skirt. She also designed other things like red carpet gowns and pantsuits.
In the first Sex and the City movie, Sarah Jessica Parker donned the expensive wedding dress that the environmentalist famously created for Carrie Bradshaw. The legendary outfit featured a strapless neckline and a dramatic A-line skirt.
Westwood was the expert in extravagant designs. SZA attracted attention in one of her looks at the 2022 Met Gala when she appeared in a magenta strapless gown. Her latex stockings and stiletto heels were visible thanks to the thigh-high split that ended the A-line dress. The Missouri native completed the ensemble with matching latex gloves and a big black hat.
Scroll down to view some of Westwood's most recognizable red carpet looks through the years:
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| Bella Hadid |
Glittery and glamorous! In October 2022, Hadid walked in the 2023 Spring/Summer Vivienne Westwood show. She rocked a sparkly set with a navy jacket on top.
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| Olivia Rodrigo |
Beautiful in black! The “Good 4 U” singer dazzled at the 2022 Grammys in a Westwood masterpiece. The gown hugged her figure and she added black gloves to complete the look.
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| Dua Lipa |
Just her style! The “Don't Start Now” singer rocked the luxury designer at the 2021 BRIT Awards.
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| Marlee Matlin |
Elegant and edgy! The Coda actress wore an extravagant floor length gown at the 2021 Oscars by Westwood. The number included an off-the-shoulder-neckline, batwing sleeves and floral details.
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| Kate Hudson |
Effortlessly gorgeous! The How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days star looked seriously stylish in a Vivienne Westwood gown at the 2020 Oscars. The light-yellow frock was complete with a plunging neckline, floral pattern and slit in the skirt.
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| Kim Kardashian |
The reality star arrived at the 2019 Emmys in a Vivienne Westwood velvet dress.
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| Anya Taylor-Joy |
Whimsical in white! The Queen’s Gambit star wore a Westwood frock to the 2019 Critics Circle Film Awards. She added gold flakes to her hair and Jimmy Choo heels to complete the ensemble.
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| Blake Lively |
Lively flawlessly pulled off a Westwood getup at the Slack Bay premiere in 2016. The light blue gown included a poofy skirt and floral details on the bodice. To look even more glamorous, she styled her hair in an updo and sported sparkly earrings.
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| Zendaya |
The Spider-Man actress looked stunning a white Westwood design at the 2015 Oscars. The dainty dress had an off-the-shoulder neckline and silky skirt. She added pearl earrings to the ensemble and held a peachy clutch.
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| SZA |
Looking good! “The Weekend” singer rocked a vibrant Westwood look at the 2022 Met Gala.
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