ICONOCLASTIC. UNPARALLELED. UNDENIABLY INVENTIVE. AFTER THEM, FASHION WAS NEVER THE SAME. Westwood | Kawakubo brings together two of fashion’s most radical visionaries: Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcons and Vivienne Westwood. Westwood remade modern fashion, while Kawakubo redefined every convention of dress. Featuring over two hundred images, this publication showcases each designer’s uncompromising creativity, their disruption of fashion’s boundaries and their lasting impact on culture. It presents voices from the frontlines of fashion and culture who reflect on the legacy and enduring influence of these two iconic designers. Published to coincide with the NGV’s 2025-26 summer blockbuster exhibition, Westwood | Kawakubo, this marks the first time their work has been presented in direct dialogue, offering new perspectives on their influence on fashion and beyond. Edited by KATIE SOMERVILLE and DANIELLE WHITFIELD with contributions by BELLA FREUD, AKIKO FUKAI, ALEXANDER FURY, CHRISSIE HYNDE, STEPHEN JONES, JANE MULVAGH, KI PRICE, ZANDRA RHODES, PAOLO ROVERSI and VALERIE STEELE.
