Vivienne Westwood's personal collection is set to be sold at auction.
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Starting this month, enthusiasts of the renowned British fashion designer can purchase pieces from her personal collection at an upcoming auction.
Over 200 items, such as clothes, shoes, accessories, and iconic looks spanning four decades of her life, will be available for bidding during a live auction in London on June 25. Alongside this, an online sale will run from June 14 to 28, as announced by auction house Christie’s.
Westwood’s wardrobe, curated by her spouse and the creative director of her brand, Andreas Kronthaler, will be displayed publicly at the London auction house from June 18 to 24, according to a statement from Christie’s.
As Westwood was a vocal supporter of the environment, human rights, and free speech, the profits from the sale will be donated to organizations representing the values she advocated for throughout her life, including The Vivienne Foundation, Amnesty International, Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), and Greenpeace, as per Christie’s.
The Vivienne Foundation commented, “Vivienne was a trendsetter throughout her life. Her passion for intellectual and political ideas fueled her exceptional talent in fashion design, making her one of the few genuine pioneers in the industry. There will never be another Vivienne Westwood.”
One of the items going under the hammer will be the "Propaganda" look from Westwood’s 2005-2006 Autumn collection, featuring a print dress and a blue and white striped blouse. The ensemble alludes to her punk roots and Aldous Huxley's essay on "Propaganda in a Democratic Society," as per Christie’s.
The oldest item in the collection is a navy blue ensemble from Westwood’s "Witches" collection from the Autumn/Winter 1983-84 season. The collection was partly inspired by witchcraft and artist Keith Haring’s code of magic symbols, as per Christie’s. This ensemble is expected to sell for up to £6,000 ($7,600), as stated by Christie’s.
Adrian Hume Sayer, head of the sale and director of Private & Iconic Collections at Christie’s, said in a statement, “Vivienne Westwood’s activism, artistic flair, and style can be seen in every piece she created. This sale offers a rare opportunity to explore the public and private worlds of this incredible woman, while raising funds for the causes she was deeply committed to.”
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In this auction, fashion enthusiasts will have the opportunity to bid on various items showcasing Vivienne Westwood's unique style from her personal collection. The proceeds from the sale will support organizations reflecting Westwood's advocacy for environmental issues, human rights, and free speech.
