Vivienne Westwood: Tributes for 'Queen of British Fashion' after her death

She died "peacefully and surrounded by her family" in London, her fashion house said in a statement, Qazet.az reports.

Westwood, 81, made her name with her controversial punk and new wave styles in the 1970s and went on to dress some of the biggest stars in fashion.

Fellow designer Marc Jacobs said he was "heartbroken" and that she "never failed to surprise and to shock".

Paying tribute to her life and work, he wrote on Instagram: "You did it first. Always. Incredible style with brilliant and meaningful substance.