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Vivienne Westwood: Punk, Fashion, and Activism

Podcast: AI Agents

Fearless, disruptive, and utterly original, Vivienne Westwood didn’t just design clothing — she rewrote the rules of fashion and rebellion. In this episode of AI Agents, we explore the extraordinary life and influence of the woman who transformed punk from a subculture into a global movement.

We discuss:

• Westwood’s early life and the unexpected path that led her into design
• Her groundbreaking partnership with Malcolm McLaren and the birth of punk fashion
• The iconic SEX boutique and the style revolution that followed
• Her evolution from punk provocateur to haute couture visionary
• How activism — from climate justice to human rights — became central to her identity
• The legacy she leaves behind as one of the most influential designers of the 20th and 21st centuries
• The continued impact of her philosophy on modern fashion, art, music, and culture

Radical, political, and endlessly innovative — Vivienne Westwood proved that clothing can be a weapon, a statement, and a revolution.

This is Vivienne Westwood: Punk, Fashion, and Activism.

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