Table of Contents

Introduction • The Collections, 1981-2021

Promotional Information

The first comprehensive overview of Vivienne Westwood's womenswear collections, from her 1981 debut to 2021, presented through original catwalk photography

About the Author

Alexander Fury is a fashion journalist, author and critic. He is the Fashion Features Director of AnOther magazine, and the Men's Critic of the Financial Times. His first book Dior: Catwalk was published by Thames & Hudson, and he is also the author of Catwalking and Dior by Gianfranco Ferré.

Reviews

'Fabulous … At a time when we are craving the atmosphere and theatricality of physical fashion shows more than ever, Thames & Hudson is taking us on a trip back in time to every Vivienne Westwood show there’s ever been' - Vogue

'A full-colour celebration of [Westwood’s] successes' - Observer

'Stunning ... we’re telling you, you need this book!' - Grazia

'Fabulous' - Daily Mail

'The first time Westwood’s extensive career has been laid out in print form in such depth' - SHOWStudio

'The infamous Catwalk book series, published by Thames & Hudson, are made up of the modern day fashion worshipper’s holy bibles ... The Catwalk books are extraordinary in mapping out fashion trajectories lost to the pre-digital age' - SHOWStudio

'Joyous photographs ... this book is the salute Westwood deserves' - The Australian

'Sumptuous' - Grazia

'Shows the lasting cultural impact of Westwood, in the fashion world and beyond' - The Arts Society

'Thrillingly rebellious' - The i Newspaper

'A celebration of one of British fashion’s most protean talents' - The Herald

'Charting four decades of gender-bending, middle-finger flinging, total fashion non-conformity' - 10 Magazine

'Retraces four decades of style, controversy and ripping up the rulebooks' - The Face

'For Westwood fans this is one for your bookshelf' - GuardianOnline

'This wonderful tartan-clad celebration is a photographic history of [Vivienne Westwood’s] most famous designs … Edgy, punkish and regal, Westwood’s vision can be appreciated here in close up. It is a fitting overview of a remarkable career' - The Lady

'Captivating…this is a must-have for acolytes and admirers alike' - Glass

'Charts the evolution of a pioneering fashion house, and an iconic British maverick' - Culture Whisper

'A treasure trove of inspiration ... a fitting tribute to the grande dame of British fashion' - Metro

'Captivating, inspirational imagery for each era that will hold the attention of any fashionista for hours, and have them returning to its pages time and time again' - The i Newspaper

'It’s apparent from flicking through the pages of Vivienne Westwood: Catwalk that ... the designer is a genius. The clothes are extraordinary: daring, gorgeous, genuinely provocative' - Apollo