Tributes to Dame Vivienne Westwood have begun to pour in following the fashion pioneer's death aged 81. The designer, who took the punk style into the mainstream and saw her name become a global luxury brand, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, her representatives said.
Spice Girl and fashion designer Victoria Beckham paid tribute to Dame Vivienne on her Instagram stories. Sharing a picture of Dame Vivienne, she wrote: “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.”
Yoko Ono tweeted: "Rest in peace, Vivienne. What a woman - so young at heart, motivated, beautiful and elegant. Our love and deepest condolences."
