Lesson Planning
Find out about famous British designer Vivienne Westwood; role-play being a catwalk model and begin to think about up-cycling outfits to make new creations.
Teaching Outcomes:
- Learn about Vivienne Westwood and consider how her art has changed and influenced fashion choices during the late 20th century.
- Role-play a catwalk pose, considering how best to showcase particular items of clothing.
Children will:
- Understand that clothing designs seen on catwalks influence the clothes available on the high street.
- Know that Vivienne Westwood is a famous British designer whose designs have influenced fashion for much of the late 20th century.
- Use role-play to model different items of clothing.
- Begin to know that outfits can be ‘up-cycled’ to create new and unique pieces.