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.

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