Andreas Kronthaler, the partner of the late Dame Vivienne Westwood, has unveiled a new collection at Paris Fashion Week that draws directly from the designer’s personal wardrobe. The show, presented under the Westwood brand, offers a rare glimpse into the clothes Westwood herself wore.
Kronthaler and Westwood, who married in 1992, collaborated for decades until her death in 2022. This is Kronthaler’s second collection since her passing. He told Hypebeast that the looks were based on “all the clothes Vivienne wore and all the clothes we made together over the past 30 years.”
To select the pieces, Kronthaler photographed and numbered over 200 outfits from their home in May, then randomly picked 34 by drawing numbers from a hat. The resulting collection features bold, punk-inspired designs that recall Westwood’s pioneering 1970s style.
Westwood, who died at 81, was known for her provocative punk and new wave fashion, dressing some of the world’s biggest stars. She was also a vocal activist, often using her catwalk shows to highlight causes like climate change.
The show included a nod to the couple’s tradition of sharing a kiss on the runway, a gesture they often performed together at the end of their shows. Kronthaler’s latest collection serves as a poignant tribute to their life and work together.
