Rare! Vivienne Westwood Union Jack Distressed Punk Wallet (Limited Edition) #34

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This vintage limited edition piece pays homage to Westwood's punk roots with a distressed Union Jack design. Displaying some signs of wear due to its vintage age, it exudes authentic character and style. Open to reasonable offers. Original tags/box included at asking price on request. Height 10.5cm x Bottom width 19cm 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. VW accessories embody the rebellious spirit the designer championed. Each piece carries the boldness and heritage of Westwood's tartan-infused designs, echoing her love for Scottish cloth and rebellion. With vibrant tartan patterns like the iconic Bruce of Kinnaird & MacAndreas, these accessories aren't just fashion statements—they're rebellious works of art, capturing the essence of a fashion icon's legacy. https://macgregorandmacduff.co.uk/blogs/news/vivienne-westwoods-tartans