The Yasmine Bag - From 1993 to Present Day

The style has been reinterpreted throughout the seasons, reflecting the mood and inspiration behind each collection. Among the designs showcased at the installation was the Embroidered Yasmine from the Spring-Summer 2012 ‘War and Peace’ collection, inspired by Gaia, the Greek goddess of Earth and life. The bag featured intricate needlework techniques, drawing from flora and fauna—an expression of Vivienne’s deep connection to nature. Her sensibility for the wild landscapes of Scotland was a recurring influence in her work. This was also evident in the Open 24hrs Yasmine bag from the Autumn-Winter 2018/19 collection, where revisited tartan, a symbol of freedom, united Scottish heritage with contemporary times. The bag was finished with an archive ‘Open 24hrs’ print, inspired by an LED shop sign from a restaurant Vivienne and Andreas frequently visited. Vivienne’s admiration for the great masters of art history was also reflected in the Europa bag, which was printed with Jean-Baptiste Oudry’s ‘Fisherman and the Little Fish’ from 1739. The artwork illustrates the story of Europa, the Greek goddess who was abducted by Jupiter, in the guise of a bull. This piece resonated with Vivienne and Andreas politically, who used the painting as a call for help at the time of Brexit, as the UK was leaving Europe.