Dame Vivienne Westwood, fashion designer, punk icon, and climate activist, has died at 81 years old.
Westwood passed away peacefully on December 29, 2022, surrounded by her family in Clapham, London. “Vivienne continued to do the things she loved up until her last moment, designing, working on her art, writing her book, and changing the world for the better,” a representative for Westwood wrote in a statement. “She led an amazing life. Her innovation and impact over the last 60 years has been immense and will continue into the future.”
Westwood’s husband, Australian designer Andreas Kronthaler, shared a statement as well. “I will continue with Vivian and my heart,” he said. We have been working until the end and she has given me plenty of things to go on with. Thank you darling.”
Vivienne Westwood is survived by her husband and two sons. “The Vivienne Foundation, a not-for-profit company founded by Vivienne, her sons, and granddaughter in late 2022 will officially launch next year to honour, protect, and continue the legacy of Vivienne’s life, design, and activism,” the statement revealed. “The foundation’s goal is to raise awareness and create tangible change working with NGOs. Built upon four pillars: Climate Change, Stop War, Defend Human Rights, and Protest Capitalism. The Vivienne Foundation exists to create a better world and implement Vivienne’s plans.”
The statement added, “Vivienne always stood for justice and fairness and has been working on a plan to save the world.”
