Framed
Framed
Steph & Joel
60. Fashion as Rebellion: Vivienne Westwood Story
51 minutes Posted Dec 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
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Vivienne Westwood transformed herself from a working-class girl who didn’t think she belonged in the art world into a global fashion icon who changed it forever.

In this weeks episode we unpack the full story behind Westwood’s rise, from her early days designing politically charged T-shirts in London’s punk scene, to dressing the Sex Pistols, redefining runway spectacle, and turning fashion into a tool for rebellion.


Whether you’re visiting the NGV exhibition or just want to understand why Vivienne Westwood mattered this episode gives you the cultural context behind the tartan, the punk, and the power.

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