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Vivienne Westwood: The Personal Collection

Start Date 14 June 2024
End Date 24 June 2024
Venue Christie's
Location London,UK
Curator Andreas Kronthaler
A display of colourful mannequins wearing Vivienne Westwood garments in hues of orange, pink, blue and red.
A mannequin wearing a full length gold dress featured beside an image of Viviene Westwood
A trio of mannequins on display. Left is wearing a black dress, the middle one is wearing plaid trousers, shirt and jacket, and the right mannequin is wearing a red and black outfit.

The British fashion designer and activist Dame Vivienne Westwood is recognised globally as one of the most influential designers of modern times, having established one of the world’s leading fashion brands. The sale, by Christie’s auction house, of items chosen by Andreas Kronthaler, Vivienne’s husband and Creative Director of Vivienne Westwood will raise funds for charitable causes she championed.

The fashion, jewellery and accessories will be offered to benefit The Vivienne Foundation, Amnesty International and Médecins Sans Frontières, alongside THE BIG PICTURE – Vivienne’s Playing Cards, a project by The Vivienne Foundation to raise funds for Greenpeace.

More than 200 lots spanning four decades will be offered across the two sales, each representing a significant moment in Vivienne’s life and career. The earliest look dates from Autumn/Winter 1983/84 and continues through her latest creations.

Ahead of the sale though, a free public exhibition showcasing Vivienne Westwood: The Personal Collection will take place at Christie’s headquarters on King Street in central London.

Opening time from 11am to 5pm every day from Friday 14th to Monday 24th June 2024 and will be free to visit. No need to book tickets.

Images courtesy of the Christie’s auction house, and Urban Adventurer.