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Vivienne Westwood
StylePunk / Grunge / GothAvant-gardeQuiet luxury
Known forJewelryTailoring
British house founded by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren on London's King's Road in 1971, credited with shaping punk dress. Andreas Kronthaler, Westwood's widower, is creative director and shows in Paris; from fall 2025 the mainline and his signature Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood range were merged into one collection. Signature pieces include corsetry, draped jersey, tartan and deconstructed tailoring, plus Orb-logo jewellery and pearl chokers. Westwood died in December 2022; Carlo D'Amario remains CEO of Vivienne Westwood Ltd, which reported £155 million revenue for 2024.
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How Vivienne Westwood fits
| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeans & denim | slightly small | mostly slim to regular with occasional exaggerated or asymmetric detailing | long in the inseam | Go up a waist size if you are between sizes, and budget for a hem. | low |
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly large | boxy to oversized, especially on recent Kronthaler-era jersey | regular to slightly long | Stick with your usual size unless you want it very roomy. | low |
| Shirts & overshirts | slightly small | slim, close through the chest and sleeve, often with asymmetric or off-kilter collars and seams | regular, sometimes longer at the back on deconstructed styles | Take one size up unless you want a very fitted, body-skimming shirt. | medium |
| Trousers & pants | mixed | ranges from slim tailored to drop-crotch, gathered or wide unconventional cuts | generally long and intended to be tailored | Judge each style on its own and expect to hem; the waist often runs small even when the leg is voluminous. | low |
| Jackets | runs small | sharp and slim with narrow shoulders and high armholes on tailoring; some intentionally oversized deconstructed styles | often shorter in the body than standard tailoring | Size up for tailored jackets and try in person, as shoulder width is the usual sticking point. | medium |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | runs small | relatively slim through the chest with a shorter body on the Orb-logo basics | regular to slightly short | Size up one from your usual for a normal fit; two if you want anything relaxed. | medium |
Does Vivienne Westwood run big or small?
Vivienne Westwood varies by piece. Check the specific garment rather than the label — most people size up one in tees, shirts and tailoring, but leave draped or Kronthaler-designed pieces at your normal size. Sizing is widely described as inconsistent: Italian-scaled basics, shirts and tailoring tend to come up small and slim, while the more conceptual draped, corseted and Kronthaler-era pieces are cut oversized on purpose.
How does Vivienne Westwood fit?
Sizing is widely described as inconsistent: Italian-scaled basics, shirts and tailoring tend to come up small and slim, while the more conceptual draped, corseted and Kronthaler-era pieces are cut oversized on purpose. Overall shape: inconsistent by line — sharp, slim, high-armhole tailoring alongside deliberately oversized, draped and deconstructed pieces.
How do Vivienne Westwood jeans & denim fit?
Vivienne Westwood jeans & denim fits slightly small. Go up a waist size if you are between sizes, and budget for a hem. Shape: mostly slim to regular with occasional exaggerated or asymmetric detailing.
How do Vivienne Westwood hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Vivienne Westwood hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly large. Stick with your usual size unless you want it very roomy. Shape: boxy to oversized, especially on recent Kronthaler-era jersey.
How do Vivienne Westwood shirts & overshirts fit?
Vivienne Westwood shirts & overshirts fits slightly small. Take one size up unless you want a very fitted, body-skimming shirt. Shape: slim, close through the chest and sleeve, often with asymmetric or off-kilter collars and seams.
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