British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood died peacefully surrounded by her family in south London on Thursday.
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The former primary school teacher rose to fame in the 1970s after opening a boutique on King's Road, London. Westwood's provocative and sometimes controversial designs came to define the punk aesthetic.
From there on, the designer blurred the lines between high-fashion and political activism, becoming an outspoken critic of world leaders and frequently attending climate change rallies. Representatives for Westwood said she continued to do the things she loved, including designing and making art, 'up until the last moment'.
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The former primary school teacher rose to fame in the 1970s after opening a boutique on King's Road, London. Westwood's provocative and sometimes controversial designs came to define the punk aesthetic.
From there on, the designer blurred the lines between high-fashion and political activism, becoming an outspoken critic of world leaders and frequently attending climate change rallies. Representatives for Westwood said she continued to do the things she loved, including designing and making art, 'up until the last moment'.
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