“Vivienne Westwood’s sense of activism, art and style is embedded in each and every piece that she created,” said Adrian Hume Sayer, head of the sale and director of Private & Iconic ...

She met Derek Westwood, an apprentice toolmaker, at a dance; they married in July 1962. Just a few months after she gave birth to their son, Ben, she left Mr. Westwood. The couple divorced in 1965.

Vivienne Westwood, the fashion designer credited with popularizing punk rock styles, has died at the age of 81. Her designs were worn by everyone from the likes of the Sex Pistols to 'Sex and the ...

Vivienne Westwood, iconic fashion designer, died Thursday at age 81. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ian Kelly, the co-author of Vivienne Westwood's memoir, about her life and legacy.