Fall 2005 Vivienne Westwood 'Propaganda' Runway Stripe & Tulle Corset & Skirt Dress Set sold yards and yard of fabric

yards and yard of fabric sit over a matching red base so it swirls about with your slightest movement

Made of a beautiful off white leather with and adjustable navy front that incorporates the buckles hook

This top has the extra bit of rarity in that it is done in a combination of purple and silver

The bodice is fabulous with a wide soft collar that has a man's evening coat feel to it

The sleeves have that same tremendously wide cut that you see on both examples and are gorgeous

Fall 2005 Vivienne Westwood 'Propaganda' Runway Stripe & Tulle Corset & Skirt Dress Set sold yards and yard of fabricThe Fall 2005 ready to wear show was called 'Propaganda' and for the pieces sold from her personal collection in the recent Christie's auction they referred to some of the information from the Vivienne Westwood Catwalk book which I will share here; With "Propaganda Vivienne Westwood, more than perhaps any other fashion designer, understands the power of a garment to communicate a meaning and a messageThe message was writ large: PROPAGANDA, in block