Vivienne Westwood covers 'The Gentlewoman' magazine

Photographed by Alasdair McLellan, iconic British designer Vivienne Westwood is the face of the latest issue of The Gentlewoman magazine.

Cited as "a fabulous biannual magazine for modern women of style and purpose" the title has launched its ninth edition for Spring/Summer 14. The 72-year-old fashion veteran, modern punk protagonist turned eco-warrior for the planet's current climate follows in the footsteps of photographer Inez van Lamsweerde, singers Adele and Beyoncé and model Christy Turlington as former cover stars.