In this candid 1997 interview with Carol Smillie, Vivienne Westwood expresses her sharp distaste for the Spice Girls, critiquing them as symbols of mass-market conformity and the rise of fast fashion. Known for her anti-establishment ethos, Westwood saw their manufactured image as antithetical to the rebellious spirit she championed in her designs. The conversation offers insight into her unwavering commitment to individuality and her resistance to the commercialization of youth culture.
Originally broadcast on 10 January 1997, this interview captures a pivotal moment in Westwood’s ongoing critique of fashion’s intersection with mainstream pop culture.
