The History of the Vivienne Westwood Pearl Choker, Corset, & Punk Fashion

Vivienne Westwood is one of the most important designers of the 20th century. Her work spanned decades and constantly adapted and changed to present itself as an arbiter of the zeitgeist no matter where it was. But her early work is really rather important not only in terms of
fashion" but also in terms of general Western culture. While much of Vivienne's early work is boiled down to being the "founder" of "punk". Her work had a much deeper and more esteemed technicality and refinement to it than many give her credit for. And so this video is my attempt to bring a bit more of a well rounded view of Vivienne's work from the beginning of the 1970s to the end of the 1980s to teach both you all but also myself a bit more about the legend Dame Viv.
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[@Gaijin-Chick]

Always love these type of vids. Living in Tokyo in the early 2000s and being a part of the harajuku fashion scene, it’s interesting to see how much of an influence her collection has on gothic lolita and the Japanese punk and visual kei scenes.

[@Lara-vo6rp]

awesome

[@Kebbythetraveler]

Vivienne was very influential on many different fashion subcultures worldwide but mini-crini was SO important/influential for lolita fashion. The short cupcake silhouette of her mini-crini skirts is now the foundational silhouette of lolita fashion coordinates. I can't remember if it debuted earlier but she also invented the rocking horse shoe, another big lolita fashion staple. I noticed some bloomer shorts in the collection too which might be a precursor to pumpkin pants, common in ouji or "prince" fashion, a companion to lolita's princess. Her heart-shaped and boston bags have also been very popular accessories in lolita fashion for decades!

[@AnneliesDeroy]

I've come to realize throughout this video that Vivian has some of my favorite styles: punk/rock-fashion, creepers, pirate-inspired fashion, platform shoes, stripes & plaid patterns, suits and pearl necklaces of course!

[@danielclaeys7598]

Definitely do a 90s. Westwood's collection of Victorian insanity was used in the Robert Altman movie "Ready to Wear". Of all the clothes, her's was the most memorable.

[@hautelemode]

haha i’ll have to get started now!!

[@chrisgreek4285]

Yes please! I learned a few things I did t know, so I a, interested in seeing what else I didn’t know about her❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@soulfoodsmama2980]

Yes, yes, YAAAAS! Vivienne has always and will always be my favorite. 🖤✨

[@hautelemode]

🤩🤩🤩

[@tdsollog]

I was born in 1971, and was a teen in the 80s. I wanted to be a fashion designer “when I grew up”, and Westwood was and is soooo inspiring and influential. (So was Keith Haring, RIP). Thank you for doing this video.

[@pssurvivor]

i hope this becomes a series. please also cover non western designers

[@victoriamarx3267]

I'm 42 and when I was a teenager I loved watching Fashion file and never missed an episode. I only found your videos a few months ago and I gotta say you've made me fall in love with Fashion again and the art form it really is, thank you. Also I think you're hilarious

[@barbaragoeben9188]

I miss Fashion File also

[@Elhastezy888]

😆 my friend & I would call ourselves fashion-o-philes lmao Love-love-loved the show

[@tammymcleod9860]

Fashion file was the best show! I learned so much about fashion from that show

[@blossomtiger7015]

Please I am begging you Luke please go into the 90s era till the present as it was spectacular and we really need to have this to get the scope of her brilliance . This was highly enjoyable, in-depth and truly detailed . More please . I love this ! Excellent ❤⚔️🏴‍☠️

[@louisesuth8141]

I bought a tshirt back in 1978, oh my how i wish i still had it! Had to sneak out the house wearing it, as my dad so disapproved!

[@magpiesneedle2575]

Brilliant. And thank you for such detail regarding Harris Tweed coming from Scotland and trained in tailoring by my father. He would have loved how you specified’British’ and ‘English’ tailoring being from Irish.

[@summerbandicoot4761]

I literally received my first VW earrings today and I’m sooo in love. Amazing timing Luke!

[@hautelemode]

enjoy them!!!!

[@claireowo]

wow i didnt know about keith harring being deep in westwood history Thank U Very Educational

[@hopenield8234]

Just heard about this video on yourSAG roast. Would have watched it before if the algorithm had deigned to tell me about it. Great piece!

[@sj28771]

coming back to comment adter your most recent vid! I loved this video i am obsessed with Vivienne and love this deep dive!

[@Tesssasasasaaasa]

I've mainly watched the fashion reviews for the history tid-bits you bring, I love this! Thank you!

[@lucky-belindaniko9732]

I love your videos Luke! You've taught me so much about fashion! I personally loved the Harris Tweed collection, especially the school uniforms and corsets. Vivienne Westwood was truly one of a kind. Please talk about her collections in the 90s next!

[@Emily_onFashion]

Love this so so so so much!!! 🖤🖤🖤 Especially the part where you set the context for Minnie Crinny as it juxtaposed against what other designers were doing! Thank you! I would definitely watch your video on her 90’s collections!!!

[@happybat1977]

Oh that flat fronted bodice/corset... still kicking around as a panne velvet rip off in goth shops of the mid nineties. How I wanted one....

[@indiabilly]

Love this thank you, didn’t know most of it and it’s fascinating to see the evolution xx

[@mairsryan]

Well done retrospective on an iconic fashion designer who obviously influenced generations. Westwood is presented here as a prophetic voice and one who did not give up on her vision.

[@AzothDee]

You are awesome. Always appreciate your perspective.

[@MariusMoonbeam]

Amazing as always Luke!

[@omalleythealleycat16]

Here from your BAFTA video shoutout! Ty for the history lesson, compiling accurate historical info into digestible and INTERESTING media is so valuable and harder than it seems! Would love to see more videos like this from you ♥️

[@affieaddict3720]

Well done as an intro to Vivienne's work. Thank you

[@mariannamonteiro6146]

Heyyyy loved the vid, I really appreciate ur work !!!so detailed and beginner friendly🤝

[@emersunrain5051]

Love this so much - thank you for sharing! 90s! 90! 90s!!!!

[@adaurey8520]

LOVED this video, thank you so much! Please do a 90s video! I love that you reference the designer’s work through your outfit. ❤

[@abs0lutelyn0t]

Thank you, Luke for this

[@hautelemode]

no thank you for watching!!!

[@yascabot4711]

I'm a nineties kid, you need to do a video on Vivienne's 90's collections.

[@Ug1i]

Omg yes yes yes I love these kinds of videos ❤🎉

[@mattdearest]

I CLICKED THE NOTIFICATION SO FAST 😮‍💨🔥🔥🔥

[@TheVadsten]

So interesting and inspiring

[@julianjohannessen5069]

Yes please Mr Haute, make an episode of Vivienne from the 90s also. Please.

[@anafernandezsaiz]

Please! I love VW but I am indeed more mesmerized by your fun, interesting videos and knowledgeable approach to fashion and designers❤

[@dinkusoninkus]

More Westwood please! ❤️❤️❤️

[@janinegaylard9233]

More! More! More! As much as I love your roasts, this fashion history girly needs this

[@TracyD2]

I remember seeing Herrings prints on music videos in the 80s. In the videos themselves. I never knew at the time where it came from.

[@bobbyantonelli7978]

I am not a student of fashion, unless you count watching you as my educator, and I do. I own a Harris Tweed sports coat, and frequently heard the name “ Harris Tweed “. Well I asked Siri, and I was thrilled to find out about Scottish history and Hebrides wool fabric. I wish I knew more about this. The point is, although not a fashionista, I was proud that I’d picked out and still wear a quality garment in which I feel sort of “ special “. Love your videos.

[@jmjpmc]

THANK YOU❤ GREAT VIDEO ❤

[@danalasmane6191]

Thanks! What a trailblazing woman! I do have to admit that as someone who has a bad habit of spraining my left ankle, I shudder at the thought of those ultra high-heeled WW shoes that made Naomi stumble on the catwalk - knowing the pain, that's the stuff of nightmares for me.😀

[@anabolyn]

I would love to hear a podcast with you ❤

[@furan4773]

not me tearing up because her work is so incredible

[@kendrahwhyte9960]

Great! Thank you

[@jalaarts]

heyyy luke, my mom and i watch you all the time. love you

[@slavkasmrekova7306]

A Legend she was indeed👑 thank you for this amazig vid💗

[@sandratrepasso7753]

Thank you so much . Would like to hear more

[@TaylorJohnson1]

My favorite collection is Harris Tweed. Brilliant!

[@originaltwyla4991]

Love the education!! Will you do a part 2?

[@graceannwimer-oggoian8695]

Great informative video

[@iambelene423]

YASSSS FASHION HISTORY

[@katewheeler7683]

I now forgive my mother for dressing me in homemade plaid skirts in the early 80's - Thank you Luke!

[@TVandManga]

Great video!

[@jmjpmc]

You are quite the wordsmith on top of it all.

[@annamiller7020]

Where's your shirt from? Absolutely love your content, depth and personal commentary on this and every video!

[@fuckboi_killa]

You got yourself a new member today

[@tyevequepr.tie-a-vec]

Fashion nutrients....and food and fashion pun twisted like a pretzel. Love it.

[@Elhastezy888]

Rock salt = 💎 😬

[@SkipWilliams-bh1tu]

RIP Queen Vivienne

[@cherylthompsonsmith1733]

This made me wish I was a size two with millions and millions of dollars. So beautiful.

[@ryanalexandra1297]

I- I’m gonna try to diy a bone shirt 😮 Out of all the designs I’ve seen I’ve NEVER seen those wow they’re so cool. She was just so damn cool.

[@Elhastezy888]

Recently went to the Punk Rock museum in Vegas & there are some truly incredible leather jackets & other clothes in there D.I.Y'ed by now famous musicians back when they were young & not famous. Those bone shirts immediately reminded me of the museum & I think it would be insanely cool to make one!! I wonder if you could get fake bones(?) I'd live to make one with fake bones lol

[@itsdrea2353]

@@Elhastezy888maybe Etsy or a Halloween store for the bones?

[@zolaboyd5380]

Quality content

[@suzannefarrington4143]

Fun video! I lived through those times and a chameleon-like sense of fashion was a plus. Just a note: pronunciations *ur* muhn (ermine) *dam* uhsk (damask)

[@monicasendoeu9524]

Will love too see more about this on runaway our event... Mete gala? Ehheeh

[@melisanuryldrmmm]

Why did the intro music changed i looooved it so much🥺🫶🏻

[@MAYK1NG]

I had no idea Westwood was such an innovator.

[@kyramenezes]

Do the 90s version please.

[@alamb1713]

You should do a video on the history of Tiffany's

[@idk_jeenni]

Beautiful ugh 🎭

[@nikikhojandi9485]

Amazing😍

[@seriousros7280]

Hello That "perforated cotton" is aka broderie anglaise

[@kendelaigarner2174]

Luke can you do the billborad music awards and the Mnet Asian music awards?

[@daizejane7]

LOVE HER!! its just all such a vibe, like its giving: dirty poor ppl stealing clothes from the rich and making it werrrrrrkkkk and i live for it, pirate luxury is my forever aesthetic now tysm ♥

[@pruemckechnie]

LOL how perfectly tailored is the red "bondage suit" pictured in this. soooo Westwood

[@surowiecsam]

when i grow up i wanna be famous just to slay every red carpet with luke as my stylist (i promise we’ll be on theme for the met gala)

[@otanky296]

Mini crini and a bit of Pirate is very reminiscent of leigh bowery's baby fashion show/styles.

[@phakesnake]

❤❤

[@Amy-yh8kf]

Wait....is Disney's 2021 Cruella based on Vivienne Westwood?

[@jpk5073]

Forgot to mentioning the london club scene in the 80s Leigh Bowery Taboo kinky gerlinky Rachel auburn

[@lizbethdane]

Did I spot Patsy Kensit as one of the models??

[@selenachan4230]

Yes @ 18:58

[@OKANjarrod]

Love this! I have a necklace from the Seditionaries era; it's like the classic Tiffany's but the clasp is cock and balls 🤙🏾🤟🏾

[@softwareengsteven]

"Fashion for everyone." With #Clardys Customs

[@mariannamonteiro6146]

It should of been Vivienne instead of Karl for the MET Gala!

[@OlafavonGoeding]

My favorite part is that she got much better and more creative after she stopped working with the guy who called uncreative lol

[@dianetheone4059]

*****

[@Ug1i]

$1 a month? Shittttttt lemme join

[@achaley4186]

Much like Robespierre himself…the antiestablishment has become the establishment 🎄

[@Jajamola888]

She will always be an icon but she will also always be a traitor

[@queerulantin6431]

🏳️‍🌈