Lesson Planning

Discover how Vivienne Westwood influenced modern clothes design and explore an array of her more famous creations. Identify her style and influences and develop their fashion sketching techniques, in preparation for your own Westwood-inspired design.

Teaching Outcomes:

To learn about the work, life and influences of Vivienne Westwood.
To explore the experimental designs of Vivienne Westwood.
To identify key features of Vivienne Westwood designs.
To sketch a Westwood-inspired jacket design.

Children will:

Explore the designs of Westwood, identifying key techniques and styles.
Identify ‘classic’ Westwood design features.
Practise the sketch techniques of fashion design.
Sketch a jacket design inspired by Westwood.

Planning