Palace X Vivienne Westwood the game changer ‘London Twist’

In the fast-paced world of fashion, where kindred rebellious spirits often converge, the collaboration between Vivienne Westwood and Palace stands as a striking example of style synergy. This unexpected collaboration seamlessly blends Westwood’s avant-garde punk ingenuity with Palace’s unapologetic street-style grit. Both brands, carved out their own distinct and influential identity in the fashion landscape, and honors creativity, independence, and the enduring legacy of British fashion.

The design aesthetics of the Vivienne Westwood x Palace collaboration are a seamless blend of the two brands’ iconic styles. With Westwood’s punk movement and her ability to decontextualize historical garments, and Palace’s, roots in skate culture, urban cool with oversized silhouettes creates a collection that feels both nostalgic and fresh, with each piece serving as a testament to the designers’ ability to transcend trends.

The founder of Japanese street style magazine ‘Fruits’ and the visionary force behind Japanese young street style -Shoichi Aoki shot the campaign in different locations around London whereas the arcades of Soho to Chinatown to random vintage store in Camden to London’s famous Shaftesbury Avenue. The models featured in the campaign are as eclectic as the locations, with Aoki casting a diverse group that includes rappers and singers Semetary and Matt OX, models Sibyl Buck, Ed Teller, and Issa Lish, Palace rider Lucien Clarke, and DJ/Singer Josh Caféas.

The Vivienne Westwood x Palace collection draws deeply from the rich heritage of Westwood’s iconic archives. One of the most striking elements is a revived print from Westwood’s ‘Salon’ Spring/Summer ’92 collection, originally featuring an opulent French salon scene with luxurious details like gilded chairs, marble plinths, and sparkling chandeliers. This historical motif has been ingeniously transformed for the collaboration, now gracing a modern ensemble that includes an oversized Gore-Tex hooded jacket, relaxed-fit track pants, and a flowing silk midi skirt.