Designer Dame Vivienne Westwood has been inspired by Queen Elizabeth II's style to create a capsule collection of patriotic red carpet dresses.
BY Olivia Lidbury | 23 April 2012
Dame Vivienne Westwood has married this year's upcoming Diamond Jubilee with a new collection of red carpet-appropriate dresses, all inspired by Queen Elizabeth II's younger style.
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"You have a much more interesting life if you wear impressive clothes" believes Dame Westwood, who was made DBE in the Queen's 2006 New Year's Honours List.
The result is a capsule collection of 10 dresses and four pairs of earrings inspired by designs the Queen has worn to past prestigious events. A vintage Union Jack motif is referenced heavily throughout, emblazoned upon Westwood's signature corseted gowns in shimmering sequins and georgette fabrics.
Styles from Vivienne Westwood's red carpet capsule collection
The new collection also sees Westwood introduce a variety of gowns in a more nostalgic array of fabrics - such as taffeta and silk satins. Strapless, draped gowns in midnight blue and silver feature alongside a peach, balletic prom-style gown with voluminous tiers and a ruffled gown with degradé organza.
Having dressed royals Princess Eugenie and the Duchess of Cornwall in the past, this new collection comes with an equally regal price tag, with prices ranging from £650 to £3,000.
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