Next, I examined specific elements in the collection that referenced these historical periods. I focused on features like corsets, bustles, lace, and tassels, as well as the hypersexualized components that were central to the collection. By identifying these elements, I was able to connect them to the historical references Westwood was drawing from and understand how she modernized them in her designs. One of the key inspirations in the collection was Charles Frederick Worth, the founder of French haute couture in the mid to late 1800s. This influence can be seen in many of the dresses in the collection, where Westwood incorporates the traditional elements of Worth’s designs while adding a contemporary twist.

One of the most notable pieces in the collection is the "mini-crini," an adaptation of the crinoline, worn by model Kate Moss. This piece is a prominent example of how Vivienne Westwood reimagines historical references, blending them with modern elements. Westwood herself described the "mini-crini" as representing “a mythology of restriction and encumbrance in women’s dress” while also embodying “an equally dubious mythology of liberation.” This duality is evident throughout the entire collection, where traditional silhouettes are reworked with contemporary twists. For example, Moss wears a pastel purple hat that references Napoleon, but with a modern, playful update. Additionally, Moss’s toplessness in the look plays into Westwood's use of sexuality, contrasting sharply with the more restrained styles of the past, and emphasizing the tension between historical fashion and a more liberated, provocative vision for women’s clothing.