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Why Isaac Mizrahi Both Cringes and Feels ‘Weirdly Empowered’ by the Re-Release of ‘Unzipped’ for Its 30th Anniversary at Sundance
‘Unzipped,’ the doc about Isaac Mizrahi returns to Sundance after 30 years, for which the fashion designer says, ‘It makes me feel old, wise.’
It’s Keeve’s intimate access as Mizrahi’s lover that undoubtedly contributed to the film’s unique insights about the designer’s creative process and the fashion industry in general. But their relationship facilitates a less flattering portrayal than you might expect: Mizrahi recalls that he was so engrossed in his work at the time that he often forgot there was a camera on him, leading Keeve to capture many of his most vulnerable moments — and, despite some resistance, include them in the final edit. As Mizrahi and his crew scamper through the streets of downtown Manhattan for casting sessions and wardrobe fittings, we see him cultivate close relationships with established supermodels Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell, and (at the time), up-and-comerslike Kate Moss.
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