Vivienne Collection (#4)

Fondouk, Chefchaouen, Morocco. Chefchaouen is a town in the north of Morocco. A fondouk was a type of inn, or caravanserai, for travelling merchants close to the souk (market)

Sijilmasa (Sijilmassa), Morocco. Sijilmasa was a city on the edge of the Sahara at the northern end of the Trans-Sahara trade route. It was destroyed by nomadic raiders in 1818

Fort Jalali, Muscat (Masqat), Oman. The Jalali Fort, which overlooks the harbour of Muscat, was built in the 16th century by the Portuguese, who ruled Muscat from 1507 until 1650

Menara Gardens, Marakesh, Morocco. The gardens and 19th century pavilion are set against the spectacular backdrop of the High Atlas mountains

City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. The City Palace complex in Jaipur was begun by the Maharaja Jai Singh II in the first half of the 18th century. His successors added further buildings

Carved stone elephant, Five Rathas, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. Mahabalipuram (also known as Mamallapuram) is a city founded in the 7th century by the southern Indian Pallava dynasty

The theatre, Palmyra, Syria. Situated in an oasis in the Syrian desert halfway between the Mediterranean and the Euphrates, Palmyra grew up as an important caravan town on the old Silk Road

Upper Colonnade Street, Palmyra, Syria. Situated in an oasis in the Syrian desert halfway between the Mediterranean and the Euphrates

The Oval Piazza, Palmyra, Syria. Situated in an oasis in the Syrian desert halfway between the Mediterranean and the Euphrates, Palmyra grew up as an important caravan town on the old Silk Road

The Tetrapylon, Palmyra, Syria. Situated in an oasis in the Syrian desert halfway between the Mediterranean and the Euphrates, Palmyra grew up as an important caravan town on the old Silk Road

Jag Mandir, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. The Jag Mandir is a palace built on an island in Lake Pichola in Udaipur. It dates from the 17th century

Gur-e Amir, Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Gur-e Amir means " Tomb of the King". It was built in 1404 by order of Timur (Tamerlane) as the mausoleum of his grandson, Muhammad Sultan

Cross inscribed on a column, Apollonia, Libya. The Ancient Greek city of Apollonia served as a seaport for Cyrene which was first settled by the Greeks c630 BC

Anti-British and American propaganda poster, Libya

Eastern Church, Apollonia, Libya. The Ancient Greek city of Apollonia served as a seaport for Cyrene which was first settled by the Greeks c630 BC

Forum, Cyrene, Libya. Cyrene (Cyrenaica) was founded by the Ancient Greeks in c630 BC. It became a Roman city in 96 BC

Temple doorway, Cyrene, Libya. The ancient Greek city of Cyrene (Cyrenaica) was founded in c630 BC. It became a Roman city in 96 BC

Triumphal arch, Volubilis, Morocco. Volubilis was a Roman town near the western border of Romes territory in North Africa. It was the administrative centre of the province of Mauretania Tingitana

Fort St John, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 21st century. Fort St John was built in the 16th century to protect the harbour of Dubrovnik

Lokrum Island, Dubrovnik, Croatia. The Adriatic port of Dubrovnik was founded by Roman refugees in the 7th century, and came under Byzantine rule after the fall of the Roman Empire

Old Town, Dubrovnik, Croatia. The Adriatic port of Dubrovnik was founded by Roman refugees in the 7th century, and came under Byzantine rule after the fall of the Roman Empire

Tower of the Franciscan Monastery, Old Town, Dubrovnik, Croatia. The Adriatic port of Dubrovnik was founded by Roman refugees in the 7th century

Bell tower, Dubrovnik, Croatia. The Adriatic port of Dubrovnik was founded by Roman refugees in the 7th century, and came under Byzantine rule after the fall of the Roman Empire

Looking out through an arch, fortress of Al Ukhaidir, Iraq, 1977. The fortified palace of Al Ukhaidir near Karbala was built in the late 8th century by the Abbasids

Arches, fortress of Al Ukhaidir, Iraq, 1977. The fortified palace of Al Ukhaidir near Karbala was built in the late 8th century by the Abbasids

Sentry walk, fortress of Al Ukhaidir, Iraq, 1977. The fortified palace of Al Ukhaidir near Karbala was built in the late 8th century by the Abbasids

Fortress of Al Ukhaidir, Iraq, 1977. View of the interior through an arch. The fortified palace of Al Ukhaidir near Karbala was built in the late 8th century by the Abbasids

Muqarnas (stalactite vault), Abbasid Palace, Baghdad, Iraq, 1977. Baghdads Abbasid Palace was built between 1175 and 1230, and was probably completed during the caliphate of Al-Mustansir

Arch in sunlight, Abbasid Palace, Baghdad, Iraq, 1977. Baghdads Abbasid Palace was built between 1175 and 1230, and was probably completed during the caliphate of Al-Mustansir

Facade of the Abbasid Palace, Baghdad, Iraq, 1977. Baghdads Abbasid Palace was built between 1175 and 1230, and was probably completed during the caliphate of Al-Mustansir

Abbasid Palace, Baghdad, Iraq, 1977. View through arches in shadow. Baghdads Abbasid Palace was built between 1175 and 1230, and was probably completed during the caliphate of Al-Mustansir

Bab el Wastani, Baghdad, Iraq, 1977. The Bab-al Wastani is the only remaining gate of the old walled city of Baghdad

River Tigris from the doorway of the ruined Caliphs Palace, Samarra, Iraq, 1977. Samarra was made the capital of the Muslim Caliphate in 836 by Caliph Al-Mu tadid

Great Ziggurat, Calah (Nimrud), Iraq, 1977. Ziggurats were temple towers of terraced pyramid form built by the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia

Gate, Northwest Palace, Calah (Nimrud), Iraq, 1977. The Northwest Palace was the most important palace at the Assyrian city of Nimrud. It was built by Ashurnasirpal II in the 9th century BC

View from the Ziggurat at Calah (Nimrud), Iraq, 1977. The Assyrian city of Nimrud was the capital of Ashurnasirpal II in the 9th century BC. The Great Ziggurat was built by his son, Shalmaneser III

Frieze, Northwest Palace, Calah (Nimrud), Iraq, 1977. The Northwest Palace was the most important palace at the Assyrian city of Nimrud. It was built by Ashurnasirpal II in the 9th century BC

Two shepherdesses, Calah (Nimrud), Iraq, 1977

Shepherdess, Calah (Nimrud), Iraq, 1977

Man carrying a huge load, Bumthang, Bhutan

Temple of Isis, Sabratha, Libya. The Roman city of Sabratha, in Tripolitania, dates from the 1st-3rd centuries AD

Facade of the Shamash Gate, Nineveh, Iraq, 1977. Reconstruction built in the 1960s of one of the great gates of the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh

The theatre, ruined Roman city of Sabratha, Libya. The Roman city of Sabratha, in Tripolitania, dates from the 1st-3rd centuries AD

The Market, Leptis Magna, Libya. The ruins of the city of Leptis Magna is one of the most spectacular Roman sites in the Mediterranean

Arch of Septimius Severus, Leptis Magna, Libya. The Severan Arch was erected in honour of the visit to his home town in 203 AD of Libyan-born Roman emperor Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus)

The theatre, Leptis Magna, Libya. Leptis Magna was one of the most important cities in Roman North Africa, attaining the peak of its prominence in the late 2nd century AD during the reign of

Tripoli Castle, Libya. The castle is mainly Ottoman but features a number of architectural styles from different historical periods, and houses a museum

Tigers Nest Buddhist monastery, Bhutan. Buildings of the Buddhist monastery of Taktsang (Tigers Nest) precariously sited on a rocky ledge over 2000 feet above the valley floor

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"Vivienne: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the enchanting Church of Our Lady of Mellieha in Malta, where Vivienne's spirit is felt amidst the ancient walls. Travel to Palmyra, Syria, and find yourself captivated by the serene beauty of the Courtyard of the Temple of Bel - a place that resonates with Vivienne's love for art and history. Immerse yourself in grandeur at the Palace of Darius in Persepolis, Iran. Here, Vivienne would have marveled at its architectural splendor and rich cultural heritage. Discover another side to Vivienne as you explore her namesake, American actress and singer Vivienne Segal. Her talent continues to inspire generations even today. Journey to Cyrene, Libya, where an ancient Roman theatre stands as a testament to both timelessness and resilience – qualities that resonate deeply with Vivienne's character. Witness intricate carvings on the Relief of Sogdians at Apadana in Persepolis; it reflects a world filled with diversity that would have fascinated our enigmatic protagonist. Marvel at a powerful scene depicted on the Relief of a bull being attacked by a lion – an allegory for strength against adversity found within ourselves just like what inspired Vivienne throughout her life. Visit the Temple of Zeus in Cyrene; its majestic ruins evoke feelings similar to those experienced by our beloved heroine when she encountered breathtaking wonders around every corner. Experience Paris' Galerie Vivienne during Christmas - adorned with festive lights and decorations. It captures both elegance and joy that mirror aspects cherished by our dear friend named "Vivienne. " In this captivating journey through various cultures across time periods, we uncover glimpses into who "Vivienne" truly was – an explorer seeking beauty wherever she went.