7th May, 2025 13:00
Vintage Fashion: Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren: ‘Worlds End’ Pirate Smock with matching sash and white culottes -
A multicolour striped cotton smock with large collar, bell sleeves and buttoned cuffs, size S; with a matching multicolour stripe sash, both with turquoise ‘Worlds End’ label, the shirt’s label is affixed to the inside of the collar and the other is affixed to the inside of the sash; accompanied with a pair of white cotton culottes with a yellow and purple polka dot pattern and tiny recurring flower detail and a yellow lace trim, pocket to right hand side, and a brown World’s End label to inside right leg, all items have Worlds End labels which read ‘World’s End McLaren Westwood Born in England’; together with,
A pair of unrelated burlap beige boots with yellow and white twisted edges, soul of shoe reads 'Made in Italy, size 38. (4)
This ‘Pirate ensemble’ was a key piece of the history of Westwood and McLarens work as this collection effectively introduced the New Romantic period which not only gave rise to a selectin of new young British designers but also key names such as Culture Club and Duran Duran.
The World’s End logo was adapted by McLaren from the 17th Century privateer turned pirate named Thomas Tew, from there they refurbished their boutique 430 King’s Road, this style of smock shirt and sash were featured in the "Pirates" Fall 1981 Ready To Wear Collection fashion show on April 3, 1981 in London, England.
Provenance:
The Collection of Ceril Campbell, celebrity stylist, TV Presenter, motivational speaker, life coach, author, and independent celebrant.
Ceril Campbell grew up in Chelsea, London, and hung out with ‘the Chelsea crowd’, who at that time included Mick Jagger's brother Chris, Jane Birkin's brother and Marianne Faithfull, Patti Boyd, and others. On Saturdays, whilst still at school, she worked on the Kings Road in boutiques, such as Mr Freedom and Jean Machine, whilst studying fashion design. In the late 1970s Ceril was F.U.’s creative designer for the fashion chain’s flag ship stores in Bond Street and Knightsbridge.
Sold for £750
Condition Report
Sash - overall good condition with no obvious signs of holes or general wear and tear
Smock - tear in v-neck join (please see photo), some loose threading
Culottes - no obvious signs of damage or repair
Shoes - small yellow stain (please see photo)
Vintage Fashion: Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren: ‘Worlds End’ Pirate Smock with matching sash and white culottes -
A multicolour striped cotton smock with large collar, bell sleeves and buttoned cuffs, size S; with a matching multicolour stripe sash, both with turquoise ‘Worlds End’ label, the shirt’s label is affixed to the inside of the collar and the other is affixed to the inside of the sash; accompanied with a pair of white cotton culottes with a yellow and purple polka dot pattern and tiny recurring flower detail and a yellow lace trim, pocket to right hand side, and a brown World’s End label to inside right leg, all items have Worlds End labels which read ‘World’s End McLaren Westwood Born in England’; together with,
A pair of unrelated burlap beige boots with yellow and white twisted edges, soul of shoe reads 'Made in Italy, size 38. (4)
This ‘Pirate ensemble’ was a key piece of the history of Westwood and McLarens work as this collection effectively introduced the New Romantic period which not only gave rise to a selectin of new young British designers but also key names such as Culture Club and Duran Duran.
The World’s End logo was adapted by McLaren from the 17th Century privateer turned pirate named Thomas Tew, from there they refurbished their boutique 430 King’s Road, this style of smock shirt and sash were featured in the "Pirates" Fall 1981 Ready To Wear Collection fashion show on April 3, 1981 in London, England.
Provenance:
The Collection of Ceril Campbell, celebrity stylist, TV Presenter, motivational speaker, life coach, author, and independent celebrant.
Ceril Campbell grew up in Chelsea, London, and hung out with ‘the Chelsea crowd’, who at that time included Mick Jagger's brother Chris, Jane Birkin's brother and Marianne Faithfull, Patti Boyd, and others. On Saturdays, whilst still at school, she worked on the Kings Road in boutiques, such as Mr Freedom and Jean Machine, whilst studying fashion design. In the late 1970s Ceril was F.U.’s creative designer for the fashion chain’s flag ship stores in Bond Street and Knightsbridge.
