Happy birthday! Vivienne Westwood turns 85 today

The iconic and legendary fashion designer turns 85 on Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2026.

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Vivienne Westwood is celebrating her 85th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed fashion designers of her generation.

Popular fashion designer Vivienne Westwood has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 85th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Westwood, a cultural icon

Born in Derbyshire on April 8, 1941, Vivienne Westwood's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Westwood's not just a great fashion designer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Vivienne hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Vivienne Westwood as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 85.

Happy Birthday, Vivienne, you're the best!

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