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Vivienne Westwood Red Label Show and Collaboration with Chivas Regal Unveiled (exclusive with video)

Vivienne Westwood is a busy Dame. Dame Vivienne, that is. The iconic London-based fashion designer is one of the rare few who shows her collections in various cities, including Milan, London and Paris. When Luxist had the opportunity to experience her work up-close on Sunday evening when she unveiled her Red Label Fall/Winter 2011 collection, it was on the third day of London Fashion Week. Earlier that day, her Austrian-born husband, Andreas Kronthaler, Vivienne Westwood's Creative Director, noted, they did a fitting with Helena Bonham Carter for the Academy Awards. A busy day, indeed.

Vivienne West's show was larger than life (see video below). It was presented at the grand Royal Courts of Justice at London's Strand, a gothic cathedral-like setting that was befitting for a designer of Dame Vivienne's stature. The inspiration behind her "Red Label" collection show was Lewis Carroll's "Alice through the looking glass" which evoked a feeling of British society and change. Models wore tartan prints, dresses with mis-matched seams, fantastic oversized hats (designed by Prudence Millinery, some were crowns), over-the-top makeup (including gold-painted faces) and hair styles that seemed to defy gravity. A video of the entire show can be seen on Vivienne Westwood's website.

Bold face names at the show included Jo Wood (ex-wife of Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood), singer Paloma Faith, Boy George, former tenns pro Boris Becker, Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes, and contemporary artist Tracy Emin. All were wowed by the show which was as magnificient a production as the Red Label Collection itself. "I am a big fan of Vivienne's, so I enjoyed the show," Nick Rhodes told Luxist backstage after the show. "She always has a few surprises. She is remarkably good at cutting things. So it has always reminds me of the Japanese, but I think they took it from Vivienne. I thought some of things were really exquisitely beautiful. There was one skirt and blouse toward the end that was quite classical. It was a black skirt with a white blouse that I thought was just exquisite---beautiful."

Former pro tennis player Boris Becker was equally impressed with the collection. "I thought, as always, she was spectacular with the different designs and the makeup--one girl was golden," Becker told Luxist. "Her creativity never stops. The Royal Court of Justice is a unique location with a very long runway. The girls did have to walk a long time, but nobody faulted and everyone did a good job."

Gallery: Vivienne Westwood's Red Label Fall 2011 Collection

Vivienne Westwood Red Label Collection Fall/Winter 2011

Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran backstage at the Vivienne Westwood Red Label Collection show

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old by Vivienne Westwood

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Ltd. Edition Chivas Regal Bottle by Alexander McQueen

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British fashion star Alexander McQueen has designed a limited edition "couture" bottle of Chivas Regal 18-Year-Old Gold Signature Scotch for the holidays. McQueen's design features royal blue leather detailing and comes topped with a hand-enameled blue, red and gold cap.

"This is a piece of art which reflects the luxury and craftsmanship values of what haute couture is all about," McQueen tells Vogue UK. "You can see my signature 'stamp' with the blue leather 'dress' and the Union Jack colors. I have created a rare collector's item that those with an eye for design will want to keep."

Only 2,000 individually numbered bottles are being produced and will be available exclusively from deluxe UK department store Selfridges, for about $500.

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Chivas Regal's Ultimate Father's Day Trip

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Whiskymaker Chivas Regal has created a luxurious Father's Day travel package. The trip for two includes a stay at an invitation-only, private mansion with a full-service staff; privately prepared meals from one of Scotland's most acclaimed chefs; a round of golf at the world-famous St. Andrew's Links; first class air and helicopter transport; a bespoke kilt and a family crest consultation; as well as a butler to oversee that the pair receives impeccable service throughout their trip. The gift recipient and guest will have dinner with The Duke of Argyll at his home, Inveraray Castle and receive a VIP tour of the castle. Another feature of the trip is the chance to learn to create a customized blended Scotch whisky with guidance from Chivas Regal's Master Blender, Colin Scott. Guests will have access to Chivas Brothers' stocks, including five days of specialized whisky tastings where guests will have the opportunity to sample never-before tasted whiskies.

After the guests return home they will receive their custom kilts and two bottles of the prestigious Chivas Regal 25-Year-Old Scotch Whisky, one of which will be presented in a special case designed by Viscount David Linley, the son of Princess Margaret. The trip can be reserved by contacting Travelcorp International at 225-231-4735 until June 16th, 2008. The Ultimate Father's Day Trip can be redeemed on August 3rd – 8th or August 31st – September 5th due to very limited availability and costs $117,650, which includes airfare, transportation, lodging, all meals, a round of golf, blending class, tour of Inveraray Castle, two bespoke kilts, a custom family crest, two bottles of Chivas Regal 25-Year-Old and a luxury case.

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Chivas Regal 18 Year Old, Now in Miniature

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You can usually find liqueurs and some higher-end vodkas in mini bottles but aged whisky doesn't often go the mini route. Chivas Regal however, is launching a new mini that makes it easy to sample this scotch made from two Speyside malts, 18-year-old Strathisla and 18-year-old Longmorn. The Moodie Report says that the bottle hold nearly seven ounces and sells for about $30 and will be available in airports worldwide. A full-size bottle sells for around $120.

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