Fans of the late Vivienne Westwood will soon be able to walk in the fashion icon’s footsteps. A walking tour of the designer’s hometown of Glossop is happening later this month.
Called ‘Too Inspired To Be Tired’, the tour takes in Westwood’s story with the backdrop of the Peak District town, and is part of the Glossop Creates arts initiative. Led by curator Martha Camarillo, the tour will also take in the mural of Westwood, painted by local artist Deggy last summer.
Westwood, who was among the pioneers of the punk scene, and who rose to create a fashion empire, was born in nearby Tintwhistle and went to school in Glossop. She died in December last year, aged 81.
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Claire Tymon who heads up Glossop Creates said: “Vivienne was a radical and an activist who used her talent as a fashion designer to make statements about what was important to her and the world. Our wander will encourage you as participants to explore what is important to you, and how you can use your talent to create the change you want to see.
“Participants for this event are encouraged to dress for the occasion, to step into Vivienne's shoes and attend the walk wearing their most eccentric, bold and rebellious outfits! We will end our wander at Victoria Hall, where participants are invited to take part in a catwalk to show off their Vivienne inspired outfits, with prizes for the best dressed!
“Small town doesn't mean small ambition. This is the motto of our arts organisation Local, which runs Glossop Creates and aims to make places as interesting, eclectic and accessible as possible through arts and culture.”
Walk curator, Martha Camarillo, added: “Vivienne Westwood's persona has always intrigued me. It's all about her; a life filled with intensity and stimulating stories, a woman who always saw beyond what the eye sees.
“Someone who always wanted to find the heart of the matter and channelled her actions and ideas to the next level with her characteristic passion, and her strong, sharp temperament. She had the ability to transform herself and others.”
The tour takes place on May 13, leaving from the Westwood mural at 3pm. Tickets, at £5, can be bought here…
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