By Megan Riedlinger
9:44pm PST, Dec 31, 2022
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Iconic fashion designer Vivienne Westwood passed away on Dec. 29, 2022, at 81. Her famous fashion label made the sad announcement, sharing that the legend "died today, peacefully and surrounded by her family, in Clapham, South London." See how the stars are reacting to the heartbreaking news…
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"Dearest Vivienne
Queen of punk
From the first day I met you to the last day I saw you, you made me smile , listen, learn and love more than the day before. I will forever be grateful to have been in your orbit , because to me and most , in fashion & in humanity, you, Vivienne, were the sun.
To the coolest, most fun, incredible , humble, creative , badass, intelligent, fucking EPIC human being that has walked this earth… my inspiration and idol in all things … rest in love and Rest In Peace… I will miss you
I'm sending my love to dear Andreas and the entire family… she was loved by so many…" –Bella Hadid
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"Viv! My friend, my idol, my icon. There is not enough time or space in this format to appropriately describe the ways you impacted music, fashion, culture, and the like. Your legacy is immortal and eternal. I hope we will all continue to break boundaries and question institutions in your example and memory. I will cherish all of our conversations and teas (and *tea*! you had the best stories). Love always, and long live Queen Viv." –Halsey
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"Rest amongst all the galaxies
Dame Vivienne Westwood
The original punk.
I remember our first time meeting in New York. I could not believe I was sipping tea with THE icon. You were unbelievably kind, hilarious, and oh so so incredibly… thoughtful. I had never met a truer individual. I spent most of that afternoon just listening and absorbing. (And your makeup has always been and always will be unmatched.) Forever inspiring us through your activism and endless creativity. Daring to disrupt and daring to be yourself 100% of the time. The world is better because it knew you. all my love is with your Andreas and family" —Elle Fanning
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"The Original Queen of Fashion, Dame #VivenneWestwood @viviennewestwood, wife, mother, grandmother and friend.. I remember as I child riding the bus home from school and driving by Kings Road seeing all the punks with their risk taking way of dressing and hair. It was revolutionary, i didn't know then that I would meet Vivienne Westwood in 86 and not only get to work with her but be able to call her a friend.
Your Strength was admirable in a business dominated by men. You were a force of nature, that would always encourage me to push forward and not give up on things I was passionate about outside of modeling.
Your honesty was to be valued whether we liked to hear it or not, you spoke your truth, real and authentic. Your story telling designs that were busting with regal and ground breaking cuts that everyone has copied til this very day!!!
And your beautiful love story with Andreas, one we'd read about in fairy tales, that i was able to witness for decades. We can only dream of such love. YOUR LEGACY IS JUST BEGINNING, and it will be etched in stone for forever, as your contribution to our industry is immeasurable. They could not make enough awards for what you truly deserved. To be be able to visit with you recently i feel blessed and will carry that memory in my heart always.
My sincere condolences to Andrea's Jo and all family and loved ones .
REST ON THE THROWN YOU SO GREATLY DESERVE QUEEN. #VivenneWestwood #RIP #legend #icon #goat #neverforget" –Naomi Campbell
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"R.I.P to the great and inspiring Vivienne Westwood who lead us through punk and beyond. Laughed at by the fashion industry but without question she is the undisputed Queen of British fashion. I love you! Oh bondage up yours!" –Boy George
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"Westwood has died. She was a brilliant creator, bold, brash, unique. She influenced SO MANY and gave them the permission to be themselves and beyond themselves. My longtime hairdresser and friend @seanjameshair has been a devotee and brand ambassador forever. She is tattooed all over him and was his muse. What a legacy of creativity she will always be." –Jamie Lee Curtis
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"I'm so sad to learn of the passing of legendary designer and activist Dame Vivienne Westwood. My thoughts are with her family at this incredibly sad time. VB." –Victoria Beckham
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"Rare wonder force… #viviennewestwood has Ascended. 🕊 Naturally I wore her clothes, saw her speak at an event honoring her & had the rare privilege of meeting her. She was absolutely uncompromising in her Authoritative- but oh so cool- poise, sustainable EVERYTHING. She was always creating for the future by looking unflinchingly and seeringly into the now. Her revolutionary PUNK street-sex-wear into the classic VW dress with a flippant elegance and radical tailoring. Our brief conversation was about music and economic sustainability… She is and was revolutionary. She didn't just question main stream age & beauty standards. She didn't even see or acknowledge them as having anything to do with the relevance and necessity for individualistic aesthetic expression. Long live the Queen 👑❤️RIP @viviennewestwood" –Juliette Lewis
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"RIP it will take me a bit to take this in…" –Billy Idol
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"A true genius who never lost her northern grit.
Short story – An LA stylist had sent me 3 dresses from various designers for the London/Berlin/NY premiers of a film. The clothes arrived at my London hotel unclean, were unflattering and in need of alteration. I was crest fallen until a mutual friend took me immediately to see @viviennewestwood atelier and Vivienne made me a new dress in 3 days and 2 others beside for each of the upcoming openings. I've never forgotten her generosity and kindness in making that happen and saving the day.
RIP Vivienne. You are a legend. Kx" –Kim Cattrall
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"Deeply saddened by a true punk's passing, Vivienne Westwood, what a h———, what a talent." –Rose McGowan
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"Rest in peace, Vivienne. What a woman – so young at heart, motivated, beautiful and elegant. Our love and deepest condolences go out to Andreas, Ben, Joseph and families. Love, Yoko" –Yoko Ono
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"RIP @viviennewestwood V sad to hear of Vivienne's passing, we made this photo together in 2008. She was a true original. #VivienneWestwood" –Bryan Adams
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"Seriously?? What a horribly sad loss… truly an extraordinary woman! #VivienneWestwood" –Belinda Carlisle
