An exceptional archival Vivienne Westwood Opuntia gown from 2012, featuring the house’s unmistakable sculptural draping, dramatic silhouette and expertly constructed internal corsetry.
Cut in a lustrous ivory satin, the gown is beautifully structured through the bodice before falling into Westwood’s signature asymmetric folds and sweeping skirt. The internal corset creates an incredibly flattering, cinched shape through the waist and gives the gown the architectural quality that makes vintage Vivienne Westwood bridal so distinctive.
A rare opportunity to own an archival Westwood gown from one of the house’s most recognisable bridal eras.
Designer: Vivienne Westwood
Style: Opuntia
Era: 2012
Colour: Ivory
Fabric: Lustrous satin. The gown was originally described to us as silk; however, the composition label is no longer present, so we are unable to confirm the exact fibre content.
Silhouette: Sculptural fitted gown with corseted bodice and signature asymmetric draping
Condition: Professionally dry cleaned. There are some remaining marks which the dry cleaner was unable to remove: one visible mark to the front of the skirt and several smaller marks around the hem. These have been taken into account when pricing the gown. Please refer to the photographs for full condition details.
A true collector’s piece — dramatic, romantic and unmistakably Vivienne Westwood.
The internal corsetry has some give through both the bust and waist.
Measurements — taken unstretched:
Bust: approx. 28”
Waist: approx. 25”
Pit to hem: approx. 52”
Size: Labelled UK 10, but fits considerably smaller. Best suited approximately to a UK 6–8 depending on body shape and desired fit.
An exceptional archival Vivienne Westwood Opuntia gown from 2012, featuring the house’s unmistakable sculptural draping, dramatic silhouette and expertly constructed internal corsetry.
Cut in a lustrous ivory satin, the gown is beautifully structured through the bodice before falling into Westwood’s signature asymmetric folds and sweeping skirt. The internal corset creates an incredibly flattering, cinched shape through the waist and gives the gown the architectural quality that makes vintage Vivienne Westwood bridal so distinctive.
A rare opportunity to own an archival Westwood gown from one of the house’s most recognisable bridal eras.
Designer: Vivienne Westwood
Style: Opuntia
Era: 2012
Colour: Ivory
Fabric: Lustrous satin. The gown was originally described to us as silk; however, the composition label is no longer present, so we are unable to confirm the exact fibre content.
Silhouette: Sculptural fitted gown with corseted bodice and signature asymmetric draping
Condition: Professionally dry cleaned. There are some remaining marks which the dry cleaner was unable to remove: one visible mark to the front of the skirt and several smaller marks around the hem. These have been taken into account when pricing the gown. Please refer to the photographs for full condition details.
A true collector’s piece — dramatic, romantic and unmistakably Vivienne Westwood.
The internal corsetry has some give through both the bust and waist.
Measurements — taken unstretched:
Bust: approx. 28”
Waist: approx. 25”
Pit to hem: approx. 52”
Size: Labelled UK 10, but fits considerably smaller. Best suited approximately to a UK 6–8 depending on body shape and desired fit.
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