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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive overview of Vivienne Westwood's womenswear collections, from her 1981 catwalk debut to 2021.
Trade Review'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
Table of ContentsIntroduction • The Collections, 1981-2021
