VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
AW23 FEATURE
Date: 09/13/2023
Photographer: Michelle Corvino
Stylist: Viviana Lira
Art Direction: Devin Duckworth
Model: Soap California
Hair: Heather-Rae
Makeup: Arielle Park
Autumn-Winter 2023 Editorial
For fall, the Westwood design team focused on the brand’s extensive archive. Inspired by the concept of a nomad who’s collecting myriad eras through textures and silhouettes, the garments combined new ideas with references to seasons past. Captured by photographer Michelle Corvino, with a special feature by Teeth Magazine.
It goes without saying that Westwood’s legacy lives on—in the industry, as well as within her design studios. Devotees of the brand may feel at ease knowing that their favorite styles will continue to be explored, modernized, and re-produced here.
"In everything we will show, I thought of you and where you came from, from the North of England. The masturbation skirt’, do you remember? From a long time ago. How much we laughed when we made it. I worked on it again. The petticoat skirts which were your absolute favourite.
I’ve made some for you, all different, they’re gorgeous, so pretty, so girly, so woman, so really woman. I used some of our antique fabrics that we collected together to give them a new life, I hope you don’t mind. You once said to me that you can take everything away, just leave me my platform shoes because one can’t do without them.
Maybe the most important thing you ever taught me was to put the woman on a pedestal."
- Andreas Kronthaler, March 2023 Paris.
Bea Cardigan
Cashmere blend cardigan in ocean, round neckline, ribbed edges, front button placket, long sleeves, straight/finished hem, tonal stitching.Lacework Cardigan
Alpaca blend cardigan in cream, intricate lacework throughout, embroidered orb logo, long sleeves with ribbed cuffs, single front button, tie closure, tonal stitchingDistressed Vest
Woven vest in brown, red stripes along the ribbed edges, sleeveless design, embroidered orb logo on the left.Madras Top
Cotton blend vest in multicolor, ribbed neckline and hem, sleeveless design, plaid pattern throughout in hues of red and blue, embroidered orb logo, tonal stitching.Hebo Top
Asymmetrical top in cream, draped construction with pulled fabric, orb logo at front, straight/finished hem, tonal stitching.Ray 5 Pocket Jeans
Denim jeans in blue, high-rise fit, tartan pattern throughout, button waist closure with branding, zippered fly, VW frontal belt loops, embroidered orb along the coin pocket, front hand pockets, rear pockets, straight/finished hem, tonal stitching.Crewe Foam Skirt
Denim mini skirt in blue, distressed detailing throughout, button waist closure with branded hardware, belt loops, zippered fly, front hand pockets, single rear pocket with embroidered orb, contrast-color stitching.Betty Mini Handbag
Calf leather bag in pink, T-rex embossed finish, hoop and stud detailing, magnetic stud fastening, internal zip-fastening pocket, orb motif on the front panel, top-handle silhouette, extendable gussets, detachable chain.Nancy Extra Large Shoulder Bag
Large bag in black/multicolor, 'Trellis tapestry' artwork, orb motif, detachable top-handle silhouette, snap button fastening, metal hardware with brass finish.Archive Yasmine Mini Handbag
Archive Yasmine Mini Yasmine bag in brown, made from recycled polyester fur, press-stud fastening and detachable strap, press-stud fastening, 'Potato orb' artwork, interior lining, metal hardware, vegan fur.
