
Vivienne Westwood began her career as a designer in London in 1971, defining the punk movement, which was the street culture of the time, and developing collections inspired by the traditional tailoring of Savile Row and 17th and 18th-century art. She engages in awareness-raising activities regarding unique environmental and human rights issues, viewing fashion not merely as a consumer good. With a history of over 50 years of activity, Vivienne Westwood is widely recognized today as a global brand, a designer with significant influence worldwide, and an activist.