The renowned British designer Vivienne Westwood, who is credited with popularizing punk style, passed away on December 29 at the age of 81.
According to a tweet from her own fashion brand, the style icon passed away “peacefully and surrounded by her family, in Clapham, South London.”
“Vivienne continued to do the things she loved, up to the last moment, designing, working on her art, writing her book, and influencing the world for the better,” the brand wrote on Instagram in a post announcing the sad news. She had a remarkable life. Her contribution to invention over the past 60 years has been enormous and will endure.
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