How you can own a piece from Vivienne Westwood’s wardrobe, up for auction at Christie’s London

Jun 18 , 2024

The hugely influential late English fashion designer Vivienne Westwood had a singular style and you can own a piece from her personal wardrobe, courtesy of a Christie’s auction now on. Photo: Getty Images

The London auction house is hosting an online and a live sale of eclectic clothes belonging to the late English designer, a pioneer in fashion and wider punk culture

One of the most influential designers of modern times, the late Vivienne Westwood made history as a pioneering figure in the punk movement. After establishing her eponymous brand in the early 1980s, she joined the upper echelons of high fashion but still kept her rebellious streak alive.

Promo for Christie’s ‘Vivienne Westwood: the Personal Collection’ auction

This month, auction house Christie’s is hosting a sale of her wardrobe at its headquarters in London. Called “Vivienne Westwood: The Personal Collection”, it will be offered in a live auction on 25 June, while an online sale is already in progress, running until June 28.

Examples of Vivienne Westwood’s eclectic personal style: three looks from three decades, one each from the 80s, 90s and 2000s

Fashion, jewellery and accessories all chosen by Andreas Kronthaler, her husband and now creative director of her eponymous brand, will be up for sale, with proceeds going to benefit institutions such as The Vivienne Foundation, Amnesty International and Médecins Sans Frontières.