Fall 2005 Vivienne Westwood 'Propaganda' Runway Stripe & Tulle Corset & Skirt Dress Set sold early nineties

early nineties

hand draped and stitched into place to create that extra bit of fullness

Skirt:39 " from bottom of waist band to hem

The bodice is fabulous with a wide soft collar that has a man's evening coat feel to it

yards and yard of fabric sit over a matching red base so it swirls about with your slightest movement

Fall 2005 Vivienne Westwood 'Propaganda' Runway Stripe & Tulle Corset & Skirt Dress Set sold early ninetiesThe Fall 2005 ready to wear show was called 'Propaganda' and for the pieces sold from her personal collection in the recent Christie's auction they referred to some of the information from the Vivienne Westwood Catwalk book which I will share here; With "Propaganda Vivienne Westwood, more than perhaps any other fashion designer, understands the power of a garment to communicate a meaning and a messageThe message was writ large: PROPAGANDA, in block