Unlike most memorials, black wasn’t necessarily the standard when it came to the service honoring Dame Vivienne Westwood on Thursday. The dress code for the event was inspired by a quote from the designer: “When in doubt, dress up,” and the guests did not disappoint. Designers, models, socialites, and more gathered at Southwark Cathedral in London to honor the late fashion designer in their Westwood best. Many wore designs by the deceased, flanked in tartan, corset, and voluminous skirts. Actor Richard E. Grant specifically wore a veiled hat gifted to him by Westwood when he played a character inspired by the designer in the 1994 film, Prêt-à-Porter. Westwood’s now-iconic orb logo was extremely prevalent at the event, seen on the necklaces, pins, and bags of service-goers. It was as much a retrospective of Westwood’s career as a service honoring her passing.
Kate Moss
Marc Jacobs and Victoria Beckham
Anna Wintour
Andreas Kronthaler
Elle Fanning
Helena Bonham Carter
Bianca Jagger
Alexa Chung
Lila Moss
Gwendoline Christie
Twiggy
Ellen Von Unwerth
Christina Hendricks
Georgia May Jagger
Vanessa Kingori and Edward Enninful
Richard E. Grant
Paul Smith
Alexandra Shulman
Lady Amelia Windsor
Lily Cole
Stormzy
Nick Cave and Susie Cave
Emma Weymouth
Jefferson Hack and Anna Cleveland
Caroline Rush
Tracey Emin
Daniel Lismore
Pam Hogg
Beth Ditto
Paloma Faith
Farida Khelfa
Joely Richardson and Vanessa Redgrave
Source: W Magazine
