Vivienne Westwood is on a rampage this season. Westwood jumps into the political advocacy arena while deconstructing the tailored woman of the 21st century. After the show, Vivienne explained that the drive for this collection was based on the symbols of “AR” (Active Resistance to Propaganda). This symbol took shape as Logo, Label, Silk Screen Statements and lettering.

As she focused on the political outcomes to being free of the “MAN”. Westwood took the tailored woman of today and turned her inside out. She mixed strong prints with bold graffiti art prints. Along with the bold prints she reconstructed pin stripe suits, shirts and skirts. I like to call it the ladies suit remastered.

Westwood seemed to channel the Commes de Garcons philosophy of reconstruct and renew. Skirts were homage to abstract and asymmetrical lines and shapes. There was no continuous form in any of the pieces, each piece seems to take on its own statement and look. This is most certainly keeping true to Westwood’s drive for the collection. Some may look at this collection and scream that looks to slouchy or unkempt. Take a moment and look twice at these pieces. There is a true vision of her collection.

Westwood combined numerous fabrics, prints in each look. The one piece I fell in love with was the teal & orange contrast Japanese print skirt suit. The opening section of screaming prints on pencil skirts and contrasting jackets were amazing. The section of striped stretch skirts and pants with a tie-dye print screened on them. The Westwood pant this season is high waisted and in bold colors. The close of the show was a plevy of 80’s big prom gowns reconstructed. Taffeta and more Taffeta! They appeared to be weightless on the models. These gowns, although signature for Westwood were a great close to a bold and remastered look for Vivienne and her team. Bravo Madam Westwood.

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