A vintage T-shirt with a political message by iconic Derbyshire-born fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood is set for auction in June.
The shocking pink T-shirt, which bears the slogan ‘I am not a terrorist, please don’t arrest me’ on a red heart, was released in 2005 to raise money for human rights group Liberty.
At the time, the tops aimed to draw attention to government proposals to create new terrorism offences which included allowing three months’ detention without charge.
The example is being sold with two other Westwood T-shirts in Hansons’ June 1 Decorative Arts Auction, estimate £120-£150 for all three. The other T-shirts feature a cream cotton floral design/VW Orb logo and a multi-striped T-shirt edged in royal blue. All display original labels and tags.
Westwood, who was born in Tintwistle in Derbyshire’s High Peak, died in December 2022 at the age of 81. However, she has left behind a legacy that will never dim. She was largely responsible for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream. In 2022, Sky Arts ranked her the fourth most influential artist in Britain in the last 50 years.
To bid on the T-shirts, lot 103, visit www.hansonslive.co.uk or www.the-saleroom.com.
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Book a clothing/textiles valuation
Hansons’ clothing/textiles consultant Notty Hornblower will be offering free valuations at Hansons, Heage Lane, Etwall, Derbyshire on June 15, 10am-4pm. To book an appointment, email [email protected] or call 01283 733988.
