The life story of Dame Vivienne Westwood, told for the first time.

The Extraordinary Life of a Fashion Icon, Activist, and Punk Pioneer

Vivienne Westwood is a true legend - a fashion designer, activist, co-creator of punk, global brand, and grandmother who has influenced millions across the world over her five-decade career.

For the first and only time, Westwood has written a personal memoir, collaborating with award-winning biographer Ian Kelly, to share the events, people, and ideas that have shaped her remarkable life. From her role in shaping the punk era alongside Malcolm McLaren to her later activism and status as a fashion icon, this is Westwood's story told with her unique voice, unexpected perspective, and passionate honesty.

Encompassing the glamour and glory of her life and work, Vivienne Westwood offers an intimate portrait of one of the most influential figures in fashion and popular culture of our time. This captivating memoir is a must-read for anyone interested in art, design, music, and the life of an extraordinary woman who has left an indelible mark on the world.

I consumed the 500-page biography in gulps, cramming it in and then decelerating to wallow in Kelly's sinuous prose.In a world where clothes are designed to become unfashionable almost upon wearing them, Vivienne Westwood reminded me of why I'm so drawn to the industry and shows how fashion, as a wearable expression of art, can change the world for the better