VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Origin: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1971
Founders: Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
Brand Story:
Founded in 1971 out of the iconic 430 Kings Road boutique in London, Vivienne Westwood emerged as the undisputed architect of British punk fashion. Blending provocative subculture, political activism, and historical corsetry, Westwood revolutionized high fashion by tearing up the traditional rulebook with safety pins, tartan, and theatrical tailoring. Instantly recognizable by its iconic Sovereign’s Orb and Saturn Ring logo—symbolizing royal British tradition launching into the future—the house fuses historical draped silhouettes with avant-garde rebellion, delivering timeless tailoring, pearl chokers, and couture-level craftsmanship with an enduring radical spirit.