How Vivienne Westwood dressed the Sex Pistols and shaped punk

Vivienne Westwood, along with her then-partner Malcolm McLaren, played a crucial role in dressing and shaping the punk movement, including the iconic fashion of the Sex Pistols, one of the most influential punk rock bands. In the mid-1970s, Vivienne Westwood and McLaren operated a clothing store called “SEX“ on King’s Road in London. The store became a hub for the emerging punk scene, attracting musicians, artists, and rebellious youth. Westwood’s designs were provocative, unconventional, and reflected an anarchic spirit that aligned with the punk ethos. Westwood’s clothing creations for the Sex Pistols, including band members Johnny Rotten (John Lydon), Sid Vicious, and others, became synonymous with punk fashion. She incorporated various elements into their style, such as ripped clothing, fetish-inspired garments, DIY aesthetics, provocative slogans, and visual symbols of rebellion. Some of the notable fashion items associated with Westwood’s influence on punk