Few people in the fashion world are as iconic, subversive, or revolutionary as Vivienne Westwood.
The British fashion designer’s contribution to the industry has been nothing short of immense.
Here is the untold truth of Vivienne Westwood.
As she explained, one of the biggest differences was her view ofreligion.
And while she may not practice any religion herself, she could understand how it’s helped people.
It sounds like Westwood has learned to be a little more accepting.
In fact, it’s clear that Westwood’s opinions have shifted dramatically.
In 2004, her relationship with religion was incredibly different she definitely was very anti-religion!
As she told theIndependent, “Anybody who’s religious is a nutcase.
No, they’re a lunatic.”
The interviews are only a decade apart it’s pretty wild how much her views on religion have shifted!
Well, trust Westwood to cause a stir.
She then twirled around in the palace courtyard to show off her very bold fashion statement.
In 2006, the designer was awarded another royal honor, and apparently she repeated the stunt again.
When I’m wearing trousers I might my husband’s silk boxers."
For Vivienne Westwood, however, television is not an enjoyable pastime.
In fact, by all accounts, the designer practically hates it!
As theIndependentreported in 2012, she “doesn’t approve” of the medium.
So, why the TV hatred?
“If people are not thinking then we really don’t have any future,” she declared.
“We live in this terrible, terrible danger because everyone is not thinking.”
Sounds like Westwood doesn’t like switching off in front of the TV even for a few hours!
As Tucker toldFashionista, Westwood quickly became one of her biggest idols.
However, their friendship was cut short with the release of the documentary Westwood hated it.
Instead there’s a lot of old fashion footage which is free and available to view online.
It’s a shame because the film is mediocre, and Vivienne and Andreas are not."
Vivienne Westwood didn’t cry for years
Vivienne Westwood is occasionally described as an emotional person.
It’s true her work is filled with vibrant emotions of anger and revolt.
But it turns out, Westwood doesn’t always have an easy time expressing her emotions.
“I have not cried since I lived with Malcolm,” she confessed.
Malcolm McLaren is Westwood’s ex-partner; the couple met in 1965 and even had a son together.
But in the early ’80s, they broke up (viaThe Rake).
“Malcolm needed me to cry every day,” she continued.
“He just couldn’t leave the house without trying to make me upset.”
However, once their relationship ended, Westwood simply “stopped"cryingall together.
In fact, she even finds tears to be a physical struggle now.
As she put it, “I envy people who can cry.”
Vivienne Westwood isn’t proud of her mothering skills
Vivienne Westwood has always been a busy woman.
In fact, since opening her first shop in the ’70s, the fashion designer has worked non-stop.
“I know I was a terrible mother,” she said bluntly.
“I didn’t put my children first.”
Despite being 25 younger than his wife, Kronthaler has proven to be an excellent partner for Westwood.
I felt so sure about it.”
He’s an amazing person."
Sounds like Westwood finally met her match!
By the sounds of things, the couple has a very healthy relationship.
For one thing, they don’t mind spending time apart; he frequently travels without her.
“I hate to travel,” Westwood continued.
As the designer then confessed, she has no worries about the future of their relationship.
“I know he’s committed to me,” she said confidently.
“We support each other, intellectually and in all kinds of ways.”
Sounds like an ideal partnership!
Westwood went on to explain her issues with the feminist movement.
“And in the end, they just want to be men anyway.”
Wow, it sounds like Westwood has some pretty bold opinions when it comes to feminism.
As she toldThe Guardian, it’s actually her favorite food.
“Andreas and I eat one a day between us on average,” she revealed.
What a bizarre favorite food!
Even those of us who love salad probably wouldn’t eat half a head of lettuce a day.
Additionally, it seems that Westwood is pretty passionate about healthy eating.
She then explained her own diet: “I eat vegetables and fruit.
I don’t eat meat.”
Sounds like Westwood is actually pretty passionate about lettuce especially if it’s organic.
However, many folks don’t realize that the designer actually loves one thing more than fashion.
As Westwood confessed on the BBC radio programDesert Island Discs, she simply adores books.
As she explained, if left on a desert island, she would definitely miss reading!
She even said that she would give up fashion if she could devote her life to reading.
So, what does Westwood like to read?
And inInterviewmagazine, Westwood spoke about Cormac McCarthy’sThe Road, which is one of her favorite novels.
In that same chat, Westwood even confessed that she might have become a writer in another life.
Westwood went on to list several other painters that she loves seeing at London’s Wallace Collection.
Westwood also appreciates the painter Aert Van De Ne’er.
It’s clear that Westwood has delved deep into the world of fine art and really knows her stuff.
“To look at a painting is to enter a world,” she added.
We have to say, we’re impressed.
Vivienne Westwood used this controversial symbol in her early designs
Vivienne Westwood is nothing if not provocative.
She then explained why they chose to use it.
However, since her punk days, Westwood has changed her opinions in many ways.
As she explained, she’s realized that this attitude was potentially “harmful.”
Sounds like Westwood probably would have rethought using the infamous symbol if she was designing the T-shirt today.
The incident is so famous that Campbell and Westwood spent four whole minutes discussing it forGiocurve.
“The reason you fell is because you had these rubber tights,” Westwood recalled.
We can hardly blame her those shoes are seriously high!
Additionally, at the time, Westwood went to check and see if Campbell was okay.
Her idea was to sell packs of playing cards at artworks for 100 a piece.
“The strategy to save the Earth is on these cards,” she continued.
And when asked byInterviewmagazine about her legacy, Westwood had a thoughtful answer.
