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Thank you NetGalley, Gemini Books, and Caroline Young for the ARC!

This was such a joy to read. Young provides a passionate overview of Westwood’s life and career, touching on all the major moments—both the deeply personal and the fashion-defining. It captures her rebellious spirit and brilliance that made her such a force in design and fashion. The photographs throughout are a delightful, bringing her vision and legacy to life on the page. A wonderful read for anyone fascinated by Westwood, fashion history, punk, or simply the art of being unapologetically yourself.

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What a beautiful coffee table book about the legendary fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. Young goes into Westwood's history and also her influence on the fashion industry. The pictures and the layout are just stunning. Young sets out the book in such a beautiful and engrossing way; we learn about Westwood in an orderly and understandable way. The book is simply gorgeous and it would make a wonderful holiday or birthday gift for the fashion lover.

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This is a beautifully designed coffee table book of the life and career of designer Vivienne Westwood. I loved the layout, vibrant photography and pieces of her iconic trends (such as platform shoes, tartan and the corset) broken down. There were recalls of iconic moments, such as Naomi Campbell’s famous tumble and Kate Moss with her Magnum ice cream. Overall, an insightful read and a great gift!

Thank you to Gemini Books Group and NetGalley for this ARC; all opinions are my own.

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A detailed insight into the amazing life and times of Vivienne Westwood. Thoroughly researched into not only her life, but also her fashion, her way of thinking, and the legacy that she has left behind.

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This was such a cool book! As a huge fan of Westwood, I loved flipping through each page. The design and layout in particular really exemplified the punk style and radical nature of her work. I'm so curious to know how this book will be printed, definitely a great gift for someone who is a design/fashion nerd!

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This is something I’d love to own as a coffee table book or receive as a gift! I got into Vivienne Westwood through the anime Nana and love to see her work displayed.

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