She claims she never intended to go into fashion…What a thought. One of the most original characters of the punk 70’s, flamboyant 80’s and the decadent 90’s got involved in clothing design to “help out her boyfriend”.
Of course, the designer is Vivienne Westwood, and that boyfriend was Malcolm Maclaren, manager of the Sex Pistols. The Museum at FIT is launching a small exhibit next Tuesday showcasing her iconic looks from the decade of the 1980’s. That’s when dressing like a Pirate was considered chic and English tweed could actually be made edgy.
Exhibit runs from March 8, 2011 – April 2, 2011.
Museum at FIT
Photo via WWD archives
reminded of the definition of 'hourglass' in a Romana Keveza silk crepe dress. Castmate January Jones had her assets suspended in anti-gravity in a bandage-like Versace gown. Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang got the most cat calls from the male foreign press... 
that are only available in children's sizes. Then came these stylin' 
that are not sold in adult sizes either. 
adds insult to injury with this collection of 
line. The back strapped heels are cushioned for comfort. I can't even use my nephew as an excuse to buy them.