Skip to main content

Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

British

Dame Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren (1941–2022; 1946–2010) met in London during the early 1960s — Westwood, who was born in a village in Derbyshire, in central England, initially began her career by making necklaces and other jewelry, while McLaren was an artist, activist and entrepreneur. They became involved romantically and she made clothes for him in the style of the Teddy Boys — the city’s music-crazed, occasionally violent teenagers at the time who wore high-waisted trousers and tailored velvet blazers that drew on Edwardian-era fashions.

For someone who regularly swatted away the industry that made her, Westwood certainly knew her way around a garment. And the audacious British fashion designer knew how to provoke. “I don’t follow fashion,” Westwood once told the New York Times. “I’ve never been interested in it.” She was instead moved by parallel passions: a love of British design history and an unflinching urge to put a stick in the eye of authority. Today, collectors are deeply interested in vintage Vivienne Westwood dresses, handbags, lingerie and jackets.

Westwood and McLaren opened a vintage shop on King’s Road in London in 1971. The flared denim and peasant blouses of the 1960s, then still popular with the “peace and love” set, didn’t hold any weight for Westwood. Instead, she was interested in provocative, edgy apparel. She repaired used clothing and endeavored to create bold new designs from scratch.

Together Westwood and McLaren sold older rock-and-roll records, customized T-shirts with antiestablishment slogans, biker jackets and snug trousers inspired by the Marlon Brando film The Wild One as well as bondage fetish wear. The shop, once called Let It Rock and then Too Fast to Live, Too Young to Die before Sex became a more appropriate moniker, evolved into a youth mecca. The DIY garments — zippered tops, burnt tees emblazoned with anarchist messages — flew off the shelves. More notably, it brought punk to the masses.

Westwood was soon dressing the Sex Pistols, a band that McLaren managed, all the while bridging the gap between music and fashion in a manner that has reverberated throughout the industry for decades.

In 1981, the couple’s first fashion show marked the debut of their Pirate collection — a swashbuckler-themed line that sprang from Westwood’s research into Indigenous Americans and the “power garments” of the Louis XIV era. The line’s ample proportions and cutting-edge tailoring countered punk’s geometry and tight latex fits as well as what rocker Adam Ant called the “Puritanism” that plagued England at the time.

The Pirate collection’s enduring influence on the world of fashion as well as the theatrical work of designers such as John Galliano and Alexander McQueen is undeniable. McLaren and Westwood separated soon afterward, during the early 1980s.

For the colorful corsets of her 1990 Portrait collection, Westwood drew on 18th-century oil paintings — her models donned the pearl necklaces that have become a social media star and a favorite of influencers and fashion lovers all over the world. For a jacket-and-shorts suit from her Fall/Winter 1996–97 Storm in a Teacup line, the designer used the extreme asymmetry of a tartan mash-up to confront, according to Westwood, “the horror of uniformity and minimalism.”

The self-taught Westwood enjoyed a rapid ascent in fashion, with British society embracing her looks and Vogue immortalizing them in its glossy pages. She garnered accolades for introducing corsets to the runway and dressed Kate Moss and Helena Bonham Carter. And an original Vivienne Westwood wedding dress is featured in 2008’s Sex and the City film.

Find vintage Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren day dresses and other clothing on 1stDibs.

to
6
2
9
1
8
9
9,737
5,881
5,332
5,269
4
4
1
9
9
3
Designer: Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren SEX "Create" Punk T-Shirt 1975-76
By Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer an original and unusual example of a Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren SEX collection off-white cut-and-sew "square" t-shirt with zippers. ...
Category

1970s English Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood cotton toweling 'Witches' dress, fw 1983
By Worlds End, Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
Located in Melbourne, AU
A World's End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren "Witches" dress, Fall-Winter 1983. This rare and important dress features experimental construction that creates an incomparabl...
Category

1980s English Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Worlds End 'Nostalgia of Mud' open knit hooded sweater, fw 1982
By Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren, Worlds End
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren Nostalgia of Mud, Fall-Winter 1982
Category

1980s British Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren World's End Clint Eastwood Dress 1984-85
By Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer an iconic vintage Vintage Westwood McLaren Worlds End denim tunic featuring Greco rubber embossment throughou...
Category

1980s English Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Worlds End orange cotton jersey toga dress with Henri Matisse print, A / W 1982
By Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
Located in London, GB
- Designed by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren - Henri Matisse - Femmes et Singes (1954) printed in brown 'Buffalo / Nostalgia of Mud' Autumn-W...
Category

1980s British Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Worlds End cream and brown acid wash toga dress with extra long train, S/S 1982
By Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren, Worlds End
Located in London, GB
Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren Extremely rare toga dress made from cotton with extra long train and cut out sides. Savages, Spring-Sumer 1982
Category

1980s British Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Worlds End brown pinstripe wool 'witches' double breasted jacket, AW 1983
By Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren, Worlds End
Located in London, GB
Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren brown pinstripe wool 'witches' double breasted jacket - Large celluloid antler style buttons - Angular shoulders inset with grey...
Category

1980s British Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood checked wool 'Witches' dress, fw 1983
By Worlds End, Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren 'Witches' dress, a groundbreaking and visionary creation from the Autumn-Winter 1983 collection. This exceptional ensemble features pointed sleeves, a striking design element that sets it apart from traditional fashion. The use of checked wool in navy, red, and cream showcases the brand's signature use of unconventional fabrics and bold colour combinations. The front pleats, uniquely held in place by wooden toggles, add a touch of avant-garde flair, reflecting the collection's deconstructed and transformative approach to design. A large draped...
Category

1980s British Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Worlds End mens pantsuit, pirate collection, circa 1981
By Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren, Worlds End
Located in London, GB
A rare pantsuit by Worlds End, designed by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm Mclaren, circa 1981. Pirate inspired design, blue, white and green striped cotto...
Category

1980s British Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Related Items
Dolce&Gabbana Wool Cardigan Sweater Men Heavy Knitted Size 50IT (Large), S403
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Kaunas, LT
Item for sale is 100% genuine Dolce&Gabbana Heavy Cardigan, S403 Color: Red/White (An actual color may a bit vary due to individual computer screen interpretation) Material: 100% woo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

1990's John Galliano Cocktail Dress w/Plunge Neckline & Dramatic Sleeves
By John Galliano
Located in Studio City, CA
1990's John Galliano creme silk plunge neckline cocktail dress w/dramatic sleeves. Lined at the interior with silk charmeuse. No size ...
Category

1990s British Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Lilli Diamond 1970s Bright Red Crinkle Crepe Shift with Giant Bow at Shoulder
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lilli Diamond 1970s bright red shift dress with huge satiny bow at shoulder. Base shift is made of a taffeta like fabric with a crinkly crepe covering, and a second layer of crepe fo...
Category

1970s Unknown Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

1960S Off White Silk Blend Radzimir Crystal Beaded Jackie O Style Mod Empire Wa
Located in New York, NY
1960S Off White Silk Blend Radzimir Crystal Beaded Jackie O Style Mod Empire Waist Gown
Category

1960s Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Kiki Hart Vintage Evening Dress Ivory Satin W Brown Sequin Bodice & Velvet Bow
By Kiki Hart, Kiki Hart New York
Located in Portland, OR
This is a lovely vintage dress designed by Kiki Hart in the late 1960's or early 1970's. The dress has a brown/black sequin bodice and ivory satin long skirt, cuffs and collar. .Th...
Category

1960s American Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

1960s Vintage Cream/ Off White Silk Soutache Lace Top/ Skirt Ensemble or Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage two-piece ensemble featuring a top and a skirt that can be worn together as a dress or separately. This came from a high end estate and was custom made for it's original owner with silk and soutache lace...
Category

1960s American Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Red silk bustier evening dress with silk chiffon ruffles Valentino Boutique
By Valentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red silk bustier evening dress with silk chiffon ruffles. Inside bustier boned and zip in the middle back. 2nd zip ( invisible) and hook&eye to close the dress in the middle back as ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Oscar de la Renta 1990's Red & Purple Satin & Velvet Color Block Dress-Size 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta 1990's Red & Purple Color-Block Dress - 8. This dress is in excellent condition and is long sleeved. The top part is velvet and the ...
Category

1990s American Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Vintage Dolce & Gabbana wool knitted gilet runway top F/W 2002
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
This vintage Dolce & Gabbana knitted gilet top is a must-have addition to any woman's wardrobe. This high-quality piece, made of 100 % wool, was seen on the runway in 2002 (F/W seaso...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Chic 1970s Vintage Blue and Pink Cotton + Silk Brocade Belted 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Such a chic 1970s maxi dress! Super soft, yet sturdy cotton fabric, with silk brocade detail at bust, and attached silk brocade belt that ties in the back. Psychedelic themed floral ...
Category

1970s Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

1960S PIERRE BALMAIN Off White Rayon & Silk Crepe Modernist Gown With Draped Ba
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New York, NY
1960S PIERRE BALMAIN Off White Rayon & Silk Crepe Modernist Gown With Draped Back Train
Category

1960s French Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Oscar de la Renta Red Silk Taffeta Dress with Rose Detail - 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Oscar de la Renta red silk taffeta dress is sleeveless with a drop waist and pleating at the beginning of the skirt. This dress also has a ruffle that leads into a rose along th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Previously Available Items
Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm Mclaren World's End Savage Shorts 1981-82
By Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer these iconic vintage Westwood McLaren World's End cotton pirate shorts from the Savage Collection, 1981-82. T...
Category

1980s British Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren World's End Rolls Royce Mini Skirt 1992-93
By Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Vivienne Westwood denim mini skirt featuring the designer's iconic Rolls Royce photo print, front pleats, red contrasting stitching, center back zipper, and snap. From the "Always On Camera...
Category

1990s British Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Westwood and McLaren Worlds End Witches Collection AW 1983 Trench Coat
By Worlds End, Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible oversized pale yellow cotton trench coat from the final collaboration of Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren, the A/W 1983-1984 Worlds End Witches Collection which ha...
Category

1980s English Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Malcolm McLaren '90s Bondage Pants
By Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These trousers come from a limited line released under the iconoclastic McLaren’s own name in the ‘90s. They have the label’s thumbprint tag on the back pocket, and feature the same ...
Category

1980s Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren Pirate sweater, fw 1981
By Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren, Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren, cotton jersey sweater with wide neckline, striped cotton underarm panels, 2 circular panels on the breasts with knot fastening. * Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren's first catwalk collection...
Category

1980s British Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren squiggle print pirate shirt vest, A/W 1981
By Worlds End, Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
Located in London, GB
- Original pirate shirt vest from the first Worlds End Pirate collection Autumn-Winter 1981
Category

1980s British Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Vintage 1970s Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren Seditionaries 'Destroy' Muslin
By Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare & collectable vintage Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren Seditionaries white cotton gauze 'Destroy' muslin with exaggerated sleeve length with clip and D-Ring detail at shoulde...
Category

1970s British Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Vivienne Westwood Iconic Savages Inset T-shirt 1982
By Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ICONIC SAVAGES INSET T-SHIRT 1982 Condition : Excellent Vintage Condition Size : MEDIUM Vintage Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren, World's End, Savages collection multiprint and in...
Category

1980s British Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood SEDITIONARIES Mohair Sweater, C. 1976
By Seditionaries, Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
Located in London, GB
Extremely rare Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood mohair SEDITIONARIES sweater, circa 1976. This multi-coloured mohair sweater was made for Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood's SEDITIONARIES punk store in Kings Road, Chelsea. It was the heyday of the punk movement and this type of garment set the punk fashion for torn and unravelling sweaters. Westwood explained: ‘I started making mohair jumpers for the girls - you couldn't even buy mohair then. I loved the beatnik idea of wearing a man...
Category

1970s British Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Seditionaries 'Tits' shirt by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm Mclaren, c. 1977
By Seditionaries, Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
Located in London, GB
This shirt with a "Tits" motif from the year 1977, designed by Vivienne Westwood and Malcom McLaren is summing-up their works of the early days. It brought up the paradoxical implica...
Category

1970s British Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Vivienne Westwood And Malcolm Mclaren fashion for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren fashion available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of purple, red and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Worlds End, Liberty & Co., and Laura Ashley appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren fashion from top boutiques around the world. Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren fashion prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,839 and tops out at $23,757, while the average work can sell for $9,556.

Designers Similar to Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren

Recently Viewed

View All