British fashion royalty since 1971. Handcrafted in England, rooted in art history, designed to be worn for a lifetime.
2026
21 pieces
2025
21 pieces
Vivienne Westwood. British Couture with a Rebellious Heart.
Vivienne Westwood opened her first boutique at 430 Kings Road in London in 1971, and from that moment redefined what fashion could stand for. Over the following decades, the label became synonymous with British craftsmanship, radical thinking, and a deep love of art history. Dame Vivienne Westwood, born in Derbyshire in 1941 and appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2006, spent more than fifty years creating clothes that challenged convention while demanding the highest standard of tailoring. The brand continues today under the creative direction of her husband, Andreas Kronthaler.
Bridal design is woven into the very fabric of the Vivienne Westwood story. The first bridal silhouette appeared on a runway in 1991, when a model closed the spring-summer show in a gown printed with an eighteenth-century Fragonard painting. The Couture bridal atelier was established in the mid-1990s and has since grown into one of the most distinctive bridal propositions in the world, rooted in art, history, and a quiet refusal to follow the ordinary path. In April 2025, the house held its first dedicated bridal runway show at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week. Every gown is handcrafted in England, and each design draws from art history, Tudor court dress, and classical sculpture.
Vivienne Westwood at Bloomfeld
Bloomfeld carries the Vivienne Westwood bridal collection at our Antwerp boutique. For brides seeking a gown that is unmistakably singular, rooted in fifty years of design philosophy and handcrafted in England, this is a rare opportunity.
Vivienne Westwood gowns are designed to be worn beyond the wedding day, a reflection of the brand's commitment to fashion that endures. Our stylists are delighted to guide you through the collection and explore which silhouette best expresses your personal aesthetic.
Frequently asked questions about Vivienne Westwood
Every Vivienne Westwood bridal gown is designed, sampled, and handcrafted in England. The Couture service offers a fully bespoke experience at the London atelier, with personalised sketches, a toile fitted to your exact measurements, hand-selected fabrics, and embroidery executed by specialist couturiers.
The brand offers three tiers. The Bridal Boutique range offers ready-to-purchase styles. Made-to-Order gowns are handcrafted in England from the seasonal collection, produced specifically for your measurements. Couture is a fully bespoke atelier service in which the gown is designed from scratch for you personally.
Notable brides include Dita Von Teese, who wore a custom gown in violet silk taffeta in 2005 that is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum collection. Miley Cyrus wore an off-the-shoulder Made-to-Order gown for her home ceremony in 2018.
Vivienne Westwood bridal gowns draw on art history, Tudor court dress, and classical sculpture. The silhouettes are often architectural, the corsetry is precise, and historical references appear throughout. Crucially, gowns are designed to be worn again beyond the wedding day. For brides who want a gown that is unmistakably singular, this is a rare choice.
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Vivienne Westwood
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