Fashion

Vivienne Westwood Is the Original Riot Grrrl

With a new Manhattan store, a forthcoming feature-length film, and her storied fashion line, the British fashion icon still maintains an original punk attitude.
Published 03.03.2018 by Kristen Bateman
Last updated on 12.29.2022
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