Unzipped: The Oral History of Isaac Mizrahi's Iconic Fashion Film
The 1995 film 'Unzipped,' directed by Douglas Keeve, focuses on designer Isaac Mizrahi's fall 1994 collection. It will be screened again in theaters, beginning at Film Forum in New York City from September 25 to October 1. In a recent oral history, Mizrahi, Keeve, and producer Nina Santisi discuss the film's creation and its impact. Keeve, who views Mizrahi as a 'Renaissance man,' started the project following a successful parody at the CFDA awards in 1991. The documentary showcases Mizrahi's response to a poor review of his spring 1994 collection and includes appearances by supermodels like Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista. Sundance's restoration for the film's 30th anniversary has added it to the Criterion Collection.
Key facts
- Unzipped, a 1995 documentary directed by Douglas Keeve, chronicles Isaac Mizrahi's fall 1994 collection.
- The film has been restored and will be re-released in theaters, starting at the Film Forum in New York City from September 25 to October 1.
- The oral history features interviews with Mizrahi, Keeve, and producer Nina Santisi.
- The film began after a spoof film for the CFDA awards in 1991 was a hit.
- Keeve and Mizrahi were dating during the making of the film.
- The film captures Mizrahi's reaction to a negative review of his spring 1994 collection.
- The film features supermodels including Linda Evangelista, Amber Valletta, Shalom Harlow, and Naomi Campbell.
- The restoration was initiated by Sundance for the film's 30th anniversary, and the film is now in the Criterion Collection.
- Mizrahi created a show with a scrim to reveal models dressing backstage.
- The film has inspired many to move to New York and pursue creative careers.
Entities
Artists
- Isaac Mizrahi
- Douglas Keeve
- Nina Santisi
- Linda Evangelista
- Amber Valletta
- Shalom Harlow
- Naomi Campbell
- Cindy Crawford
- Helena Christensen
- Kate Moss
- Veronica Webb
- Mark Morris
- Eartha Kitt
- Jean Paul Gaultier
- Helmut Newton
- Steven Klein
- Ryan McGinley
- Steven Meisel
- Paul Cavaco
- Candace Bushnell
- Julia Roberts
- Manolo Blahnik
- Xavier Cugat
- Ava Gardner
- Mary Tyler Moore
- Elsa Klensch
- Robert Best
- Anna Wintour
- Isadora Johnson
Institutions
- CFDA
- Women's Wear Daily
- Bergdorf Goodman
- Miramax
- Sundance
- Criterion Collection
- Janus Films
- Cinetic Media
- Film Forum
- Vogue
- The Runthrough podcast
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Milan
- Italy