Vivienne Westwood Archival Diaspora Collection Enamel Wallet #33

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This glossy enamel wallet showcases a unique, whimsical illustration from Westwood's Diaspora collection, complemented by a vibrant fabric and leather lining. Measures ~Width: 19.5cm x Height: 9cm x Thickness: 2cm with a smooth zip closure. In great vintage condition with minor scratches. Open to reasonable offers. Original tags/box included at asking price on request. Vivienne Westwood -- From bringing British punk fashion into the mainstream in the 1970s to her political activism and climate action, Vivienne Westwood’s legacy is set to be influential for many generations to come. The different fashion movements that characterised her career can be clearly divided between 4 different periods: the Punk era in the 70s, the Pagan years in the 80s, Anglomania in the 90s, and the era of social and political activism from the 2000s up to the present day. This vintage piece is from a chapter in fashion rarely found in New Zealand, and adds a quintessentially British flair to any ensemble. 1971-1980: the Punk era In 1965, Westwood met Malcolm McLaren – leader of “The Sex Pistols” band, and started pursuing a career in fashion together. In 1971, they opened their boutique 430 Kings Road in London, which quickly became the fashion center of the punk movement, filled with Westwood’s designs that dressed The Sex Pistols band. 1993-1999: Anglomania From 1993 to 1999, Westwood embraced a new aesthetic of both English and French influences by combining elegant British tailoring with the French love of exaggerated proportions. 2000- present The period from the 2000s was characterized not only by the designer’s growing influence in the fashion industry but also by her social and political activism and her battle against climate change. From garments bearing slogans (a wink to her punk days), to runway protests about Brexit, global warming and free speech, everything she released had underlying social messaging.