Details
Filmed at the Victoria and Albert Museum during her landmark retrospective, this BBC interview captures Vivienne Westwood in direct conversation with journalist Kirsty Wark. Against a backdrop of corsets, crinolines, and campaign slogans, Westwood reflects on a career that began in rebellion and evolved into cultural stewardship.
The discussion moves fluidly between eras—her early years outfitting the Sex Pistols with Malcolm McLaren, her reimagining of historic British dress codes, and her devotion to fabrics like Harris tweed and tartan. With characteristic precision and unpredictability, Westwood reveals not only how she designs, but why she continues to resist simplicity in an industry that demands clarity.
Technical Specifications
Originally aired by BBC
Filmed in 2007
28 minutes 59 seconds
Victoria and Albert Museum, London
English
Network
Vivienne Westwood, Kirsty Wark, BBC, Victoria and Albert Museum
Courtesy
BBC
