Vivienne Westwood’s Recent Fashion Ventures: Focus on Bridal and Directional Lines
Local Inspirations and Global Platforms
In a dynamic month for Vivienne Westwood, the brand showcased its latest collection at the Mumbai runway, which featured an all-local cast. This event highlighted the label’s iconic draping techniques and reimagined silhouettes crafted from traditional Indian fabrics.
Bridal Fashion Week in Barcelona
Following the Mumbai event, the team made a significant appearance at Barcelona’s inaugural standalone Bridal Fashion Week. Andrea Kronsaler commented to Vogue, “It’s a very beautiful and important part of our home’s life. It’s got bigger, bigger, bigger, so we’re more organized.” With a booming bridal sector, Westwood has transformed its London Davis Street location into a comprehensive wedding outfit destination, while also modifying its Milan boutique to showcase bridal offerings. Further expansions in this area are set to continue.
Paris Runway and Directional Lines
While engaged in various projects, Andrea Sronsaler, known for the brand’s directional collection, presented three runway shows in Paris within a six-week timeframe. This collection featured distinctive design elements tailored to meet the expectations of the brand’s loyal customer base. Notably, pieces included corset tops, asymmetrical drapes, and designs crafted from Harris Tweed, emphasizing innovative sportswear—a sector that gained momentum last year after a collaboration with London’s Palace skate brand.
Revitalizing Iconic Styles
The Mainline collection has emerged as a platform for revisiting and reinterpreting iconic designs from Westwood’s extensive in-house archive. This season’s collection thoughtfully echoed styles from historical pieces, including a diagonal cut of poplin and taffeta reminiscent of the spring 1991 collection. Additionally, a reinterpretation of the logo referencing the Hollywood sign marked a novel approach, related to the opening of the Los Angeles boutique in 2011.
Through these recent endeavors, Vivienne Westwood continues to blend traditional themes with contemporary fashion, reinforcing its position within the global design landscape.