Vivienne Westwood Orange Bea Corset Cardigan Blouse
Vivienne Westwood
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$815.00
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The Vivienne Westwood Orange Bea Corset Cardigan Blouse dials up drama in all the right ways, channeling renegade romance and tactile complexity. The Terrarosa shade—a bold, earthy orange—brings a pulse to the layered organic cotton knit, while draping sets a subversive, hyper-feminine tone. That signature Westwood irreverence is here in spades: a cardigan silhouette artfully merged with a built-in corset underlay, striped for a flash of visual intrigue, and boned for true structure. A sweetheart neckline softens the attitude, with logo embroidery at the chest lending a nod to the house’s cult legacy.
The piece floats somewhere between blouse and outer layer, giving you endless autonomy in styling. Integrated boning carves out an hourglass fit through the bodice, but elasticized shoulder straps keep everything anchored and surprisingly wearable. The curved hem resists anything too buttoned-up and the rib-knit cuffs add an athletic ease—so this isn’t your average statement top. Buttons and a concealed zip let you adjust and layer as you will, taking the blouse from early dinner reservations (undo a few buttons, flash the striped corset) to daytime gallery strolls (buttoned, cuffed, and paired with slouchy trousers). The mix of elements means you can treat it as a cardigan over a graphic tee or let it hold the spotlight, solo, from desk to after hours.
For Westwood, the corset has always been more than a silhouette—it’s rebellion, wit, and the art of the unexpected. This piece nods not just to archival punk but to right-now layers, sitting in the sweet spot between extravagance and ease. Pair with faded denim or a tailored mini to echo runway styling, and know you’re inhabiting a true piece of contemporary fashion history.
Materials / Fabrication
- Layered knit organic cotton construction
- Cardigan-style blouse with draping throughout
- Integrated corset-style underlay with boning
- Striped underlay
- Sweetheart neckline
- Button and concealed zip closure
- Logo embroidered at chest
- Curved hem
- Concealed elasticized shoulder straps
- Rib-knit cuffs
- Supplier color: Terrarosa
Recommended Care
- Hand wash cold or use a gentle machine cycle with like colors.
- Use mild detergent to preserve organic cotton fibers.
- Do not bleach to protect fabric integrity and embroidered details.
- Reshape and lay flat to dry to prevent stretching or misshaping.
- Iron on low heat if needed, avoiding the embroidered logo and boning areas.
- Store folded to maintain shape, especially due to the corset structure.
