Comme des Garçons Look 10, from the Anger collection, autumn–winter 2024. Paris, March 2024.
Image © Comme des Garçons. Photo: Yannis Vlamos. Model: Josie Beckmann

Introduction to Westwood | Kawakubo Online
Levels 7-12

Mon–Fri, 10am, 11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm
Online

Join an NGV educator to learn about Westwood | Kawakubo online, and discover how two of the most influential designers in recent history changed how we think about fashion today. This interactive discussion will examine themes, ideas, influences, materials and techniques and provide opportunities to analyse and interpret select works from the exhibition. This online program is an ideal way introduce students to the exhibition prior to a visit.

Learning Objectives ​

  • Identify key historical, cultural and social influences on on the designs of Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.
  • Discuss how Westwood and Kawakubo used innovative materials, techniques and processes to challenge conventions with their design.
  • Analyse and interpret themes and ideas Westwood and Kawakubo’s design, and how these are conveyed through form, structure, pattern, and design principles.

Duration: 45 mins
Cost: $180 per session

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