Fashion luminaries pay tribute to late punk icon Vivienne Westwood

British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood died on Thursday 29th December at the age of 81.Westwood

Westwood died peacefully surrounded by his family in Clapham, London. “Vivienne did what she loved until the last minute: designing, making art, writing books, and changing the world for the better.” ‘s innovation and impact has been immense and will continue.”

In response to this news, people in the fashion world, from designers like Stella McCartney and Donatella Versace, to models like Naomi Campbell and Bella Hadid, turned to Westwood, the industry’s greatest innovator and icon. From Marc Jacobs to Helena Christensen, here are all the fashion world tributes to Mrs. Vivienne Westwood.

Donatella Versace

Designer Donatella Versace posted a photo of herself, Westwood and Jil Sander on Instagram in 2008, writing, “Vivienne was an iconic pioneer of fashion and its greatest punk. She stood for independence, rebellion and power. Breaking all established rules to create clothes that speak for themselves, she has given generations of young people a new code to express themselves.”

Bella Hadid

Model Bella Hadid posted a photo of herself and Westwood on Instagram. “Dearest Vivian, Queen of Punk,” she wrote. Because to me, and to fashion and humanity, you, Vivienne, were the sun.”

Helena Christensen

“For some reason I imagined Vivian living into her teens,” the ’90s model wrote on Instagram. More magical costumes to create. ⭐️ This talented and brilliant woman was so unique and so punk the way punk should be. She has done it her own way all along. She will always be grateful to have been in her inspiring company ♥️Rest in your glorious powers @viviennewestwood.”

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Marc jacobs

Designer Marc Jacobs wrote on Instagram: everytime. Incredible style with brilliant and meaningful substance. I continue to learn from your words and from your extraordinary creations. I will always remember the night we shared our love for Yves Saint Laurent. You never fail to surprise and shock. I am grateful for the moment I was able to share with you and Andreas. ”

Naomi Campbell

The model shared a photo of herself and Westwood on Instagram, writing, “When I was a kid, when I was bussing home from school and driving down King’s Road, all of my clothes and hair were at risk. I remember seeing Punks, meeting Vivienne Westwood in ’86 and never knowing then that I would not only be able to work with her, but call her a friend,” she wrote. You are a force of nature and have always encouraged me to move forward and never give up on what I was passionate about outside of modeling.

Christy Turlington

“An artist, a punk, a working mother, a designer, the brand is as relevant today as ever,” model Christy Turlington posted on Instagram, adding that West has been a model throughout her modeling career. “Vivian once faxed me a handwritten letter inviting me to join her show, like she did in the early ’90s.” She had recently seen Da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine and was excited to tell me how the painting reminded her of me. I’m pretty sure it was a stoat and not a woman! Vivian, thank you for staying true to her principles and values, and most of all, for blazing a trail for her with her courage and humor…”

Rose McGowan

Actor Rose McGowan said, “I am deeply saddened to have lost a true punk. What a Hellraiser and what a talent Vivienne Westwood was.” wrote on twitteralong with a picture of herself in Westwood clothes.

Stella McCartney

McCartney shared a carousel of photos on her Instagram grid with a moving tribute in the caption, “Vivien created a historic fashion design moment that woke us all up and rocked the industry to its core.” she wrote.

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