Stars don classic Vivienne Westwood styles for fashion designer's funeral

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Stars don classic Vivienne Westwood styles for fashion designer's funeral
Stars don classic Vivienne Westwood styles for fashion designer's funeral

STARS including Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss have donned classic Vivienne Westwood styles for the fashion designer's funeral.

Guests started arriving at the Dame's memorial service today, celebrating the life of the pioneering designer who died late last year.

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Dame Vivienne Westwood's life was celebrated at a memorial service todayCredit: Getty
Celebrity pals like Kate Moss gathered at London's Southwark Cathedral
Celebrity pals like Kate Moss gathered at London's Southwark CathedralCredit: Splash
Victoria Beckham also attended
Victoria Beckham also attendedCredit: Rex
Victoria Beckham was seen arriving at the funeral
Victoria Beckham was seen arriving at the funeralCredit: Paul Edwards
Presenter Jonathan Ross wore a kilt to the service
Presenter Jonathan Ross wore a kilt to the serviceCredit: Rex

Many of the mourners styled themselves in her classic fashion, showing off tartan designs and colourful bold tailoring.

Vivienne's service was being held at London's Southwark Cathedral, and was attended by family, friends and figures from the fashion world.

Former Spice Girl and designer Beckham wore a skintight black dress with a high neck, long sleeves and a leg slit for the service.

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While supermodel Moss donned a black dress with a floral design and a black blazer, and her daughter Lila Grace Moss Hack paired her outfit with a Westwood red bag.

Vivienne died "peacefully and surrounded by her family" in Clapham, South London, on December 29.

The Dame, who was who was recognised as a punk legend, environmental activist and designer extraordinaire, was 81 years old.

Other stars also paid tribute to Vivienne today by donning her looks.

Actress Helena Bonham Carter wore a red and purple full tartan skirt and blazer set paired with a Westwood pearl necklace.

Rapper Stormzy was also in attendance in an all-black suit and shirt combination as was artist Tracey Emin who wore a dark-coloured long coat and tartan scarf.

Vivienne was largely responsible for bringing modern punk and new-wave fashions into the mainstream.

She came to public notice when she made clothes for Malcolm McLaren's boutique on the King's Road, which became famous as "SEX".

It was their ability to synthesise clothing and music that shaped the 1970s UK punk scene, dominated by McLaren's band, the Sex Pistols.

She was deeply inspired by the shock-value of punk—"seeing if one could put a spoke in the system".

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She is now one of the most iconic designers in the world.

Her death was announced on her brand's social media page.

They said: "Vivienne continued to do the things she loved, up until the last moment, designing, working on her art, writing her book, and changing the world for the better.

"She led an amazing life. Her innovation and impact over the last 6 years has been immense and will continue into the future."

Meanwhile Andreas Kronthaler, Vivienne's husband and creative partner said: "I will continue with Vivienne in my heart.

"We have been working until the end and she has given me plenty of things to get on with. Thank you darling."

Kate Moss's daughter Lila Grace Moss paired her outfit with a Westwood red bag
Kate Moss's daughter Lila Grace Moss paired her outfit with a Westwood red bagCredit: PA
Helena Bonham Carter paid tribute to the Dame by donning tartan
Helena Bonham Carter paid tribute to the Dame by donning tartanCredit: Paul Edwards
Stormzy also attended the memorial
Stormzy also attended the memorialCredit: The Mega Agency
Artist Tracey Emin also joined the celebration of life ceremony
Artist Tracey Emin also joined the celebration of life ceremonyCredit: Alamy
Kate Moss wore a floral Westwood dress
Kate Moss wore a floral Westwood dressCredit: ©Karwai Tang
Vanessa Redgrave attended with daughter Joely Richardson
Vanessa Redgrave attended with daughter Joely RichardsonCredit: Getty
Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon attended
Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon attendedCredit: Splash
Pretenders singer Chrissie Hynde was among the mourners
Pretenders singer Chrissie Hynde was among the mournersCredit: PA
The funeral's Order of Service
The funeral's Order of ServiceCredit: Rex
Bob Geldof was in attendance
Bob Geldof was in attendanceCredit: Rex
Actress Christina Hendricks wore a green tartan coat
Actress Christina Hendricks wore a green tartan coatCredit: Paul Edwards
Singer Paloma Faith arrived in furry red slipper shoes
Singer Paloma Faith arrived in furry red slipper shoesCredit: PA
Lorraine Pascale was among the guests
Lorraine Pascale was among the guestsCredit: Splash
Actor Richard E Grant was seen arriving
Actor Richard E Grant was seen arrivingCredit: Splash
Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker was in attendance
Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker was in attendanceCredit: PA
Model Lily Cole arrives at the service
Model Lily Cole arrives at the serviceCredit: Rex
Singer Nick Cave was in attendance
Singer Nick Cave was in attendanceCredit: Splash
Georgia May Jagger wore a striped blazer
Georgia May Jagger wore a striped blazerCredit: Goff
Westwood was recognised as a punk legend, environmental activist and designer extraordinaire
Westwood was recognised as a punk legend, environmental activist and designer extraordinaireCredit: EPA

Jane Matthews

London, Style and fashion, Celebrity deaths, Vivienne Westwood, Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss

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