When we think of quintessential British aesthetics, who comes to mind? From the daring Boy George to the iconic David Bowie, the groundbreaking Leigh Bowery, or the one-of-a-kind genius Vivienne Westwood. All these legends have something in common: their disruptive aesthetics and their influence on the history of fashion.

With her first collection called Pirate for Autumn/Winter 1981-1982, Westwood propelled the punk aesthetic and laid the groundwork for the aesthetic current known as the New Romantics, which, in addition to being expressed through music, was also expressed through historical and pirate-like silhouettes: baggy pants, asymmetrical collars, rectangular cuts, and a daring androgyny.

Pirate created a 'before' and 'after' that to this day continues to set trends on the runways of designers and brands such as Charles Jeffrey, Dilara Findikoglu, Miu Miu, among others, who have developed the layering technique, the effective combination of prints and graphic intervention on garments to express a message, as well as the juxtaposition of feminine aesthetics with masculine garments.

43 years after this surreal moment, we can assure you that pirates are more alive than ever, so we leave you with the most iconic moments and pieces from this collection.