Vive la Bagatelle Analysis
Vivienne Westwood: Spring/Summer 1997
The Ask
Conduct a detailed analysis of a fashion show, exploring fashion through a historical and socio-economic lens.
Key Skills
Critical Thinking
Research
Trend Forecasting
Peer Review
Archival Research
Media Literacy
Process
Process
Vivienne Westwood's Vive la Bagatelle collection is a bold, playful exploration of sensuality and empowerment.
By exposing undergarments and embracing flirtatious sexuality, Westwood challenges societal norms and redefines femininity, urging individuals to express themselves with confidence and pride.
Set in the iconic Carrousel du Louvre, the show heightened the collection’s sensual energy with warm red tones and provocative staging. Models embodied flirtatious sensuality including smoking, adjusting garters, and playfully revealing undergarments, boldly challenging traditional ideas of modesty.
The Outcome
Gained a deeper understanding of how to critically evaluate sources, organize complex ideas, and communicate insights effectively.
