Isabel Westwood
British fashion designer (1941–2022)
1941 — 2022
Quick Facts
Profession
British fashion designer (1941–2022)
Born
April 8, 1941
Died
2022 (age ~81)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
photographer, businessperson, university teacher
United KingdomBorn in HollingworthDied in Clapham
1941
Born in Hollingworth (1941-04-08)
1992
AwardOfficer of the Order of the British Empire
1996
AwardBerliner Bär
2001
AwardRoyal Designer for Industry
2005
AwardDame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
2019
AwardEuropean Cultural Award
About
Dame Vivienne Isabel Westwood was an English fashion designer and businesswoman, largely responsible for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream. In 2022, Sky Arts ranked her the 4th most influential artist in Britain of the past 50 years.
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Who is Isabel Westwood?+
Dame Vivienne Isabel Westwood was an English fashion designer and businesswoman, largely responsible for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream. In 2022, Sky Arts ranked her the 4th most influential artist in Britain of the past 50 years.
What does the name Isabel mean?+
The name Isabel means "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Isabel, from Elisabel, from Elisabeth, from Ἐλισάβετ, from t=my God is an oath. Elizabeth.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Isabel Westwood born?+
Isabel Westwood was born on April 8, 1941.
When did Isabel Westwood die?+
Isabel Westwood died in 2022, at approximately 81 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Isabel, from Elisabel, from Elisabeth, from Ἐλισάβετ, from t=my God is an oath. Elizabeth.
The name Isabel is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Isabel, from Elisabel, from Elisabeth, from Ἐλισάβετ, from t=my God is an oath. Elizabeth.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Isabel II of Spain
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Isabel — April 8, 1941
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Your work hangs in my living room. Best decision I ever made.
— a collector
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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