Vivienne Westwood Galaxy Cape Wedding Dress

Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood began designing in 1971 along with her then partner Malcolm McLaren in London. At the time they used their shop at 430 Kings Road, London, to showcase their ideas and designs. With their changing ideas of fashion came the change of not only the name of the shop but also the décor. It was in 1976 when Westwood and McLaren defined the street culture of Punk with Seditionaries.

By the end of the seventies Vivienne Westwood was already considered a symbol of the British avant-garde and for Autumn/Winter 1981 she showed her first catwalk presentation at Olympia in London. Westwood then turned to traditional Savile Row tailoring techniques, using British fabrics and 17th and 18th century art for inspiration.

1989 was the year that Vivienne met Andreas Kronthaler, who would later become her husband and long-time design partner, as well as Creative Director of the brand. In 2004 the Victoria & Albert museum, London, hosted a Vivienne Westwood retrospective exhibition to celebrate her then 34 years in fashion – the largest exhibition ever devoted to a living British fashion designer. In 2006, her contribution to British Fashion was officially recognised when she was appointed Dame of the British Empire by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, and in 2007 was awarded the ‘Outstanding Achievement in Fashion’ at the British Fashion Awards in London.

Vivienne Westwood is one of the last independent global fashion companies in the world. At times thought provoking, this brand is about more than producing clothes and accessories. Westwood continues to capture the imagination, and raise awareness of environmental and human rights issues. With a design record spanning over forty years, Vivienne Westwood is now recognized as a global brand and Westwood herself as one of the most influential fashion designers, and activists, in the world today.

Vivienne Westwood prices range from £3,100 – £12,200

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    • Vivienne Westwood Galaxy Cape Wedding Dress

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      The Galaxy Cape is a new interpretation of the Galaxy dress, which was originally created for the red carpet, featuring a cinched waist and draped neckline inspired by the classic Vivienne Westwood Ball Tie gown. The gown is created in pearl white FSC-certified crepe satin, with a contrasting silk georgette drape across the décolletage, certified as organic, and 18th-century Watteau style train for added drama.

      The length of the hem can be increased for taller brides, just as the train can be extended by an extra 20cm. The Watteau train may also be extended or shortened, upon request.

      This dress is available in crepe satin with a georgette cape certified as organic. The crepe satin comprises 73% acetate and 27% viscose, both certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). This guarantees wood fibres used in fabrics we source come from FSC™ certified forests that have been audited by a third-party on their environmental, social and economic standards. We also partner with Canopy to support their goal of protecting the world’s forests by working to eliminate Ancient and Endangered Forests from wood fibre sourcing for fabrics and packaging.

    • Vivienne Westwood Nova Camille Wedding Dress

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      Signature corset gown from Vivienne Westwood with slim line shirt and flattering off the shoulder straps

    • Vivienne Westwood Nova Cora Wedding Dress

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      The Nova Cora takes inspiration from the seminal Vivienne Westwood archive Cocotte silhouette. It features a sculpting corset, with reduced drapery around the neckline and across the hips to create a cascading asymmetrical train at the back.

    • Vivienne Westwood Nova Cocotte Wedding Dress

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      The Nova Cocotte is a gown with great historical influence, first designed for the Autumn-Winter 2005/06 Vive La Cocotte collection. The corset and neckline are inspired by fashionable high society women of the 18th-century – which sweeps across the shoulders and cinches at the waist. The skirt falls from the hip in a soft slim A-line, folding and flowing delicately to create a drape reminiscent of ancient Greek statues.

    • Vivienne Westwood Nova Grace Wedding Dress

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      First designed for the red carpet, the Nova Grace gown in ivory soft stretch satin is timeless. The figure-hugging pencil skirt and overskirt, which adds extra volume give the gown dimension. With a removeable off the shoulder strap, the corset can be altered to create an asymmetric look.

    • Vivienne Westwood Nova Rhea Wedding Dress

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      Featuring transformative elements, the customisable Nova Rhea has a removeable train. With expertly corseted, minimal drapery, the Rhea nips in at the hips and is finished with a subtle mermaid train. Optional sleeves in matching fabric complete the look.

    • Vivienne Westwood Nova Cora Lace

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      The Nova Cora takes inspiration from the seminal Vivienne Westwood archive Cocotte silhouette. It features a sculpting corset, with reduced drapery around the neckline and across the hips to create a cascading asymmetrical train at the back.

    • Vivienne Westwood Nova Cora Mini Lace

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      The Nova Cora Mini takes inspiration from the seminal Vivienne Westwood archive Cocotte silhouette. It features a sculpting corset, with reduced drapery around the neckline and skirt draped across the hips to create a short asymmetrical look. Seen here in the Charming Roses embroidered tulle layered over a fine lace and styled with the Delicate Lace Fichu blouse, lending a softer romantic look.

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