I never heard of her before this moment and I fell in love with her immediately. How extraordinarily generous of her to share so openly her life through her experience with haute couture. Her gratitude and lack of affect only enhance her natural beauty and grace. I am so happy I came across this documentary. I won't soon forget her.
What an amazing and very lovely woman! I am drawn to her attitude and her incredible gratitude for the life she was privileged to live! Thank you for sharing this!
I am so delighted to have known you through your decades in fashion Mrs.Bloomingdale. Such an elegant lady who's full of knowledge, sophistication and kindness. You will be remembered.
Betsy is extraordinary and I love her, but hearing her say that the work is not as good nowadays, I do think she hasn’t really kept up with contemporary Haute Couture... It was different before, for sure, because times change, but the way Haute Couture is made today is just as exquisite as it was before. It’s purpose has changed a little, but at least Haute Couture as the highest level of clothes hasn’t lost a single bit of its dignity and it is still a privilege reserved for very few people, particularly in the context of mass produces clothes. When Haute Couture is produced just for the likes and shares on social media, then it’s no good. Haute Couture is clothing, first and foremost and contemporary couture still produces extraordinary garments for women who can appreciate them.
You are so right. Haute Couture is still largely made by hand, and exquisitely made. I think she's actually referring (perhaps unknowingly) to her pre "social media," "reality tv" era in general, where the average person appreciated good taste. Overall, (couture or not) people on the street dressed much better back then. Look at NYC street photos in the 1950s compared to now.
Beautiful video! In 1979 on an art history study tour of Europe our Parisian tour guide invited me to a Givenchy show. I can’t believe I said no thank you!
She spent her whole life buying expensive clothes and wearing them. What a waste of a life. She wasn't a designer, a muse, an artist, a philanthropist, activist. She did nothing with her privilege. She shopped.
Betsey Bloomingdale had beautifully made, expensive clothes, but let's be honest - she looked very ordinary in them. Compared to ladies like Nan Kempner, Jackie Kennedy, Princess Grace, Audrey Hepburn, etc... who could wear a sack and still look chic.
I never heard of her before this moment and I fell in love with her immediately. How extraordinarily generous of her to share so openly her life through her experience with haute couture. Her gratitude and lack of affect only enhance her natural beauty and grace. I am so happy I came across this documentary. I won't soon forget her.
What an amazing and very lovely woman! I am drawn to her attitude and her incredible gratitude for the life she was privileged to live! Thank you for sharing this!
Fascinating documentary. Such a beautiful, classy and kind lady.
So glad you enjoyed the documentary!
Met her once and she seemed wonderful. A great spirit. I really enjoyed this. Thanks
Last of a breed. Icon.
The combination of both her, and her husband was the force majeure.
I am so delighted to have known you through your decades in fashion Mrs.Bloomingdale. Such an elegant lady who's full of knowledge, sophistication and kindness. You will be remembered.
What an EXTRAORDINARY and BEAUTIFUL WOMAN!!!
BRAVA!!!
What a lovedly story and Ms.Bloomingdale is so cute
She's so elegant and so lovely.
💕😁
This was joy to watch.
Betsy is extraordinary and I love her, but hearing her say that the work is not as good nowadays, I do think she hasn’t really kept up with contemporary Haute Couture...
It was different before, for sure, because times change, but the way Haute Couture is made today is just as exquisite as it was before. It’s purpose has changed a little, but at least Haute Couture as the highest level of clothes hasn’t lost a single bit of its dignity and it is still a privilege reserved for very few people, particularly in the context of mass produces clothes.
When Haute Couture is produced just for the likes and shares on social media, then it’s no good.
Haute Couture is clothing, first and foremost and contemporary couture still produces extraordinary garments for women who can appreciate them.
You are so right. Haute Couture is still largely made by hand, and exquisitely made. I think she's actually referring (perhaps unknowingly) to her pre "social media," "reality tv" era in general, where the average person appreciated good taste. Overall, (couture or not) people on the street dressed much better back then. Look at NYC street photos in the 1950s compared to now.
Absolutely!@@jtrain5615
A legend that serves today to show the Excellence of yesteryear. It has gone like most things where handcraft was in demand.
What a beautiful spirit she was and modest and grateful for all she had been given!
Wonderful documentary
I love her style and how to decribe everything the camlmness the style love her.
Amy, We love, love, love you. And never ever ever leaving yourself out there alone. I'm old and this industry hurst people for fun.
A cameo by the great florist, David Jones! "Betts, how did you manage ALL those buttons!"
Beautiful video! In 1979 on an art history study tour of Europe our Parisian tour guide invited me to a Givenchy show. I can’t believe I said no thank you!
I just love her too much! Thanks for uploading these beautiful documentaries!
What about a special on Vicki Morgan's line of lingerie?
BRAVO !
She had me at the black dress with feathers. ❤
A classy lady, who enjoyed a privileged life but was aware of her privileges...Great hostess too, her book about it is fun and great to read.
Thank you for sharing she has a beautiful life❤
Betsy reminds me of Catherine the Princess of Wales. Both lovely women, tall, beautiful, elegant, poised and with the body of a catwalk model.
I think she much more elegant then Catherine
If I’m right her last Dior dress was worn by Karen Mulder in the AW96/97 Couture show
The last piece she bought was PRE LVMH tells a lot right there
She was great! Her granddaughters not so much.
Does anyone here know who her hairdresser was??? Her hair was always perfect!!!!
She spent her whole life buying expensive clothes and wearing them. What a waste of a life. She wasn't a designer, a muse, an artist, a philanthropist, activist. She did nothing with her privilege. She shopped.
Grow up, you ninny.
No, Betsy was very much into philanthropy as well
Betsey Bloomingdale had beautifully made, expensive clothes, but let's be honest - she looked very ordinary in them. Compared to ladies like Nan Kempner, Jackie Kennedy, Princess Grace, Audrey Hepburn, etc... who could wear a sack and still look chic.
Or Vicki Morgan who was gorgeous.
Must have been painful to find out her husband had a 12 year affair with Vicki Morgan, 36 years his junior.
That’s a shady rabbit hole to go down for sure.