The Art of Design Issue 50 2021 | Page 24

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Never afraid to make a statement or stand out from the crowd , we welcome Vivienne Westwood to our home office .
A designer who combines bold fabrics and colours with a splash of luxury , it ’ s hard to resist a piece of Westwood couture . She was a leader of the punk fashion movement in the 1980s , represented by her iconic tartan print jacket which you ’ ll see hanging in the wardrobe .
We ’ ve also added some beautiful , draped curtains to the windows , symbolising Westwood ’ s experimental approach to how fabric moves on , or drapes from the body .
Taking a close look at the brand ’ s Spring / Summer 21 collection , we ’ ve teamed statement patterns with bold vertical stripes to create a powerful clash of prints .
COCO CHANEL
Our final design is inspired by the legendary Coco Chanel , the French fashion designer who ruled Parisian haute couture for almost six decades . In the 19th Century , Chanel ’ s elegantly casual designs inspired women of fashion to abandon their complicated , uncomfortable clothes , such as petticoats and corsets , for jersey separates of skirts , dresses , sweaters , and cardigans .
Among her now-classic innovations are the Chanel suit , the quilted purse , and the timeless “ little black dress .”
Inspired by Chanel ’ s ingenious twinning of black and white , we ’ ve created a home office to replicate her iconic style .
The dark wood creates a dramatic statement , whilst the contrasting white walls , soft ivory furnishings , and gold embellishments complete the ultimate look of luxury .