Britain's provocative dame of fashion - Questions

Read the article and answer the following questions.

1. Where and when did Vivienne Westwood die?

2. What causes did she support during her life?

3. How did she influence the punk movement?

4. What was her attitude towards consumerism?

5. How did she express her ideas through fashion?

Now get ready to discuss!

• Why do you think Vivienne Westwood said she wanted to "destroy the word conformity"?
• What do you think about using fashion to express political or social opinions?
  
• How would you describe Vivienne Westwood’s personality based on this text?
  
• Why do you think she is considered one of British fashion’s biggest names?