"Vivienne Westwood: The Ultimate Elegance," a stimulating and passionate documentary film that uncovers the secrets of Vivienne Westwood's power, will be released in theaters nationwide, including Kadokawa Cinema Yurakucho and Shinjuku Wald 9, starting December 28th.


Vivienne Westwood, who reigns at the forefront of British culture and, at 77, is still active, is shrouded in legend. At the Academy Awards, actresses such as Meryl Streep, Helen Mirren, Tilda Swinton, and Helena Bonham Carter, whose lives are as powerful as their acting, have graced the red carpet in her dresses.

The wedding dress worn by Sarah Jessica Parker, the protagonist Carrie, in the film "Sex and the City" caused a huge sensation as it was the first time anyone had seen it. When a knee-length version was made and sold online on the official website, it instantly sold out, setting a record.

In 1993, supermodel Naomi Campbell took a tumble on the catwalk while wearing the dramatically high-heeled "Super Elevated Ghillie" shoes. The incident made headlines, and the shoes were placed in a museum in London. She was eventually awarded the title of "Dame" by Queen Elizabeth. But what makes her truly legendary is her existence as the head and active designer of an independent brand with over 100 stores in dozens of countries around the world, at the age of 77, without being affiliated with a major corporation.


Sitting in front of the camera, Vivienne declares with captivating coolness, "Talking about the past is boring," before launching into a conversation about her life: her teenage years, her first marriage and childbirth, and her decision to divorce "because I wanted to learn about the world." This film, accompanied by rare footage of a young Vivienne, reveals the inside story of her meeting with Malcolm McLaren, known as the mastermind behind the Sex Pistols, and how she created the punk movement that changed music history. It also covers the birth of her second son, her split from Malcolm, and the shocking truth that after her breakthrough as a designer, she failed in business and started over from scratch. The film explores her untold, arduous path to global success, interwoven with inspiring quotes and rare archive footage, offering insights into how to live life to the fullest, no matter what. Her son and Andreas Kronthaler also openly discuss her relationship with her partner, Andreas Kronthaler, 25 years her junior.


In addition, Lorna Tucker, a film director active in the music and fashion industries, spent three years closely following the designer, capturing her rigorous criticism that continued right up until the show, and her true professionalism as she oversees new store openings in New York and Paris. Her courageous role as an environmental activist and spearhead of various movements in recent years is also on screen. Meanwhile, her delicate sensibility is evident in the exclusive glimpses into her private spaces, including her living room and bedroom, as well as her accessories, small items, and flower arrangements. It reveals the true face of a woman who has lived a turbulent life as a mother, wife, businesswoman, and artist while balancing her family and career. Her story is celebrated by a stellar cast, including fashion editors Carine Roitfeld and André Leon Talley, actresses Christina Hendricks and Pamela Anderson, and era-defining supermodels Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell.


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