Vivienne Westwood Bruce of Kinnaird Tartan Derby Fold Wallet #51

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Featuring the iconic historical Bruce of Kinnaird Tartan in excellent vintage preloved condition. 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. 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. From the official website: "Bruce of Kinnaird is a tartan that we see Westwood return to time and time again. This particular design is a colourful tartan with a base of green and pops of pink and red. Its vibrant look lends itself well to the brand’s aesthetic. Today, we see Bruce of Kinnaird used across the designer’s range in everything from handbags to wool gloves, it is one of the most eye-catching tartans used. Westwood loved both the history and craftsmanship of the famous Scottish fabric. She explained: “It’s a heroic image, the kilt flying and the idea of climbing mountains in this garb with the wind blowing behind you. They have all got stories, these fabrics.” If you’re looking for a tartan with a punk edge, Bruce of Kinnaird is the one to go for." Open to reasonable offers. Original tags/box included at asking price on request.