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Friday, 30 December 2022

Rest. In peace -Punk Fashion Legend

Tributes to Dame Vivienne Westwood have poured in following the death of the "undisputed Queen of British fashion".

She died "peacefully and surrounded by her family" in London, her fashion house said in a statement.

Westwood, 81, made her name with her controversial punk and new wave styles in the 1970s and went on to dress some of the biggest stars in fashion.

Fellow designer Marc Jacobs said he was "heartbroken" and that she "never failed to surprise and to shock".

Paying tribute to her life and work, he wrote on Instagram: "You did it first. Always. Incredible style with brilliant and meaningful substance.

"I continue to learn from your words, and, all of your extraordinary creations."

Following the announcement, Westwood's husband and creative partner Andreas Kronthaler said: "I will continue with Vivienne in my heart.

"We have been working until the end and she has given me plenty of things to get on with."

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Westwood came to prominence with her androgynous designs, slogan T-shirts and irreverent attitude towards the establishment.

She was also known as a staunch activist and brought causes she cared about, like climate change, to the catwalk.

The designer was made a dame for services to fashion in 2006.