The vivian files

This image turns up frequently on Pinterest, and that makes me really happy! This might be the concept of which I am the most proud, of all of the work that I’ve done on The Vivienne Files. The idea of being able to be well-dressed and fully-prepared for most of what life throws at us […]

August 17, 2015 Yes, I promised a capsule wardrobe with turquoise and purple. I should have taken a look at what’s still available for summer before I spoke so precipitously! It’s kind of an unwritten policy when I’m working on The Vivienne Files that, if I show a piece of clothing, it should be […]

September 17, 2021 Subtle…. She doesn’t need to be recognized. She never cares if she turns heads, or if she stands out in a crowd. When she travels, she blends into nature, and takes pictures that are hard for others to take, because they disrupt the peace and quiet… She’s taking a long weekend to […]

September 26, 2016 You asked for “soupçon,” you get it! If you’re going to have a red sweater, why not a cozy cashmere cardigan? This is one of those garments that you could keep forever, and wear it mostly for Christmas and Valentine’s Day, but there are a lot of other times when […]

Vagabond Vivian Heels | Free People

This image turns up frequently on Pinterest, and that makes me really happy! This might be the concept of which I am the most proud, of all of the work that I’ve done on The Vivienne Files. The idea of being able to be well-dressed and fully-prepared for most of what life throws at us […]

When you focus on a color palette for your clothes and accessories, you spend money smarter, and you have a much more versatile and coherent wardrobe. But sometimes you might want something… different

March 30, 2020 Well this is embarrassing… The post that was supposed to be here today – the Weekly Timeless Wardrobe post – was erroneously posted on SATURDAY. I’ve well and truly lost track of what day it is! If you’re looking for it, just scroll down past this new post and it’s right there… […]

From activist to acclaimed fashion designer - a look at Vivienne Westwood's style

She went on to become a comedy icon.