Our Story
Vivien Alexander Limited is the home of unique, vibrant and quintessentially British dress coats, complimented with unique jewellery and accessories made from carefully selected natural stones and premium quality leather.
Founded by Nadia Taylor, Vivien Alexander began with a dream that drawings could come alive when woven into soft, intricate fabrics using the finest fibres and threads. Those fabrics in turn could be tailored into stunning ladies’ coats, flattering any shape, whatever the size, giving the wearer confidence in the knowledge that their garment is made of high-quality materials in enduring design.
It is indeed quality and the emphasis on the female silhouette that characterises all Vivien Alexander designs – classic and tailored, wonderfully intertwining Nadia’s passion for luxurious fabrics, interest in exotic cultures, knowledge of history and her love of British tradition. Doggedly determined to celebrate the female form, irrespective of size, the Vivien Alexander garments are elegant and timeless in design and cut, lovingly handmade in England using bespoke woven jacquard and damask fabrics in vivid colours, as well as sumptuously soft and warm woollen textures or any other quality material that catches our founder’s curious eye. Evoking equally well the glorious opulence of yester year and the practicality of the modern day, our coats bring joy and help women from all walks of life stand out from the crowd.
Vivien Alexander is not about fast-paced fashion, following short-term trends but rather establishing and nurturing long-term relationships with our friends and customers, encouraging creativity, individualism and self-respect because we know that our designs will be treasured in your wardrobe for many years to come.
Vivien Alexander coats come in standard UK sizes 8-18 in very limited quantities, and reflect our founder’s bold, bright and vivacious nature. They are intricate and durable and fun to wear for all occasions.
Our coats are made for women who want to make an impression.