Auction set to honour controversial dame

The list of worthy folk mentioned in the British New Year's honours list can make dull reading, but not this year. There was no better way to celebrate English eccentricity than the dubbing of Dame Vivienne Westwood - long may she flourish.

The next chance to nab vintage Westwood is in March when early work from her shop SEX on the King's Road in London will feature in Christie's sale of 20th century ...