My Way or the Highway: Betsey Johnson

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  • čas přidán 18. 06. 2014
  • Fashion designer Betsey Johnson tells all about her story and style in her Closet profile for our Ageless theme.
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Komentáře • 219

  • @vivianevenancio6502
    @vivianevenancio6502 Před 8 lety +167

    I love how she sees cooking, dressing and decorating as fundamental expressions of self.

    • @gardenglory6624
      @gardenglory6624 Před 6 lety

      everyone should. nothing NEW there...peopel are just stupid its NOT a new and innovative idea to express yourself like that. You can learn anything and express with anything if that is your interest, if its not yo'll find something else. but SHE is not original in these thoughts.

    • @fade4952
      @fade4952 Před 3 lety +7

      @@gardenglory6624 who hurt you?

    • @oldnatty61
      @oldnatty61 Před 3 lety

      You understand most people are too worried about eating then to even realize they could express a self?

  • @129diggsdrive
    @129diggsdrive Před 10 lety +143

    "What good am I if I'm not me?" I love that :)

    • @gardenglory6624
      @gardenglory6624 Před 6 lety

      isn't that obvious....not a hard assumption or rule to live by. You need to be you DONT you cause if you'er not you WHO the hell are you

    • @jmaldo92
      @jmaldo92 Před 3 lety

      @@gardenglory6624 you're an obsessed hater lol

    • @oldnatty61
      @oldnatty61 Před 3 lety

      Most people are too busy surviving to have the luxury to realize they have a me.

  • @janicea135
    @janicea135 Před 6 lety +34

    This lady owns a multi million dollar company, has sold clothing, makes it, has worked with everyone In the industry yet she is still humble and is eccentric. We need more

  • @freakingtv2343
    @freakingtv2343 Před 8 lety +86

    she hit a cartwheel on the run way with heels on at her age. Damn she is full of life. I want to be like that.

  • @monicastenberg4801
    @monicastenberg4801 Před 5 lety +28

    "If we can't express ourselves with how we cook, how we decorate, and what we wear, there's nothing left. "
    -Betsey Johnson

  • @whalefuhk
    @whalefuhk Před 3 lety +23

    It’s crazy she was 71 years young here and now she’s 78! Truly forever young

  • @xoxotiffanyandco4013
    @xoxotiffanyandco4013 Před 9 lety +105

    we need more people like betsey in the world. she is who she is and she doesnt care what anyone thinks. I ADORE her !

  • @linderize
    @linderize Před 10 lety +38

    I was around when she first started..... owned a coupe of her dresses, and wanted to BE her. I am now 59, and I still love her. bravo. you did soooooo good, ladies!!! this is one of the best little docs I've seen on her, and I've seen a lot. :)

  • @deborahpalmer8298
    @deborahpalmer8298 Před 9 lety +47

    Beautiful spirit, 71 and still doing cartwheels! Wow, just WOW!!!

    • @oliviavia3231
      @oliviavia3231 Před 9 lety +8

      Dont forget the splits!

    • @gardenglory6624
      @gardenglory6624 Před 6 lety

      cartwheels are her trademark thing....so SHE has to do them no matter what. Its nothing special....

    • @sariahlace5944
      @sariahlace5944 Před 2 lety +2

      @@gardenglory6624
      it is.
      most 71 years old cannot
      a lot of younger people are pretty stiff also.

    • @SkyePhoenix
      @SkyePhoenix Před 2 lety

      Her body is amazing!

  • @thehoneyeffect
    @thehoneyeffect Před 9 lety +46

    Ive got an interview tomorrow and i just thought id play some vids of women that i really like, love her

  • @SalkisRe
    @SalkisRe Před 10 lety +133

    omg! She freakin rocks! She doing cart wheels at 71? I think this video as given me permission to be myself a little more! Thank You Stylelikeu! Its on now!

    • @glendaroy8707
      @glendaroy8707 Před 5 lety

      Salkis Re ml jjjl

    • @Wingone18
      @Wingone18 Před 3 lety

      Rave On!

    • @regant.cameron8237
      @regant.cameron8237 Před 3 lety

      She started working in fashion at 15 ???
      She's gotta be older than 71

    • @oldnatty61
      @oldnatty61 Před 3 lety

      Some cart wheels at 71 makes everything ok? A video gives you permission to be yourself? Better think about that.

  • @jimkey920
    @jimkey920 Před 6 lety +10

    My favorite desighner. My wife has many of her creations. i have 2 pair of Betsy Johnson reading glasses.

  • @biancanatal3204
    @biancanatal3204 Před 2 lety +6

    Quirky and exuberant to the max, Johnson is an American treasure in the world of fashion-an influencer before the term ever existed!

  • @YtGabrielleRegina
    @YtGabrielleRegina Před 5 lety +13

    I’m sobbing this women inspires me and my recycled art dolls everyday I love her so much omg I’m literally sobbing. Fashion is fashion, art is fashion. She literally makes me feel good about my crazy sense of fashion. I love that she loves vintage too! She’s not a stuck up fashion design she’s herself. ❤️

  • @juoaquinacremedy9890
    @juoaquinacremedy9890 Před 9 lety +22

    I love everything about Betsy Johnson. She is a breath of fresh air. Colorful, full of life and energy. Here fashion is a reflection of her. Her shoes are my favorite of all the brands. Keep up the good work. 😘

  • @msvichymsba3501
    @msvichymsba3501 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I love her statement, "I look better now than I have in my whole life." I feel the same way now, at 60.!

  • @sheriwhispers
    @sheriwhispers Před 9 lety +29

    Betsy Johnson what can we say? For all us girls who had/has an artist inside screaming to get out she help lead the way.Guess I must of seen her work in the 70's when I was a teenager ? Believe me by the time I was in the 80's conformity of my dressing had gone right out the door. lol to the place my younger brother refused to go anywhere with me if I dressed like that ! HA ! square square square bless his heart. At any rate the idea of wearing ones art on ones body via clothing an makeup an hair will always be me. Kisses an Hugs Betsy !!!!

  • @sheelathackorbhaga7871
    @sheelathackorbhaga7871 Před 3 lety +2

    Wooweee, she's so comfortable in her own skin! Gorgeous!! Love the hair 😍

  • @FlyWon
    @FlyWon Před 10 lety +42

    Gosh she's amazing

  • @RichLux713
    @RichLux713 Před 9 lety +57

    what good I'm i if I'm not me - Betsey Johnson

  • @nikkishort2247
    @nikkishort2247 Před 3 lety +3

    Could you imagine how much fun it would be to have her as a grandma!!!

  • @sallymendzela7275
    @sallymendzela7275 Před 9 lety +16

    This is how you do it, gals. Find your own personal gestalt and go full tilt into it 24/7. Her style always floored me but now.....it takes my breath away. I'm 68 but I can't hold a candle to her. NYC is the perfect place for full personal expression. She's the proof. 100%. Her whole style....actually is beyond words for me.

  • @mariawelling4194
    @mariawelling4194 Před 3 lety +3

    She's MAGNIFICENT!!!

  • @howiewonderstud
    @howiewonderstud Před 10 lety +17

    awesome interview- I hope that if i am fortunate enough to make it to 71, I am as energetic as she is!

  • @richarddeaman3577
    @richarddeaman3577 Před 4 lety +6

    You are very BEAUTIFUL and so is my wife.
    Your hair is the same
    She is 63 and i am 57 and we are inseparable.

  • @screamingtima1318
    @screamingtima1318 Před 8 lety +150

    This woman is 73 years old! Does she not look amazing???

  • @440jasmine
    @440jasmine Před 7 lety +6

    I love the "jeans with all the garbage on them"!!

  • @eml3077
    @eml3077 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Love her authenticity. Such an inspiration! I want to stop hiding and finally embrace my true self

  • @fokyoursocks
    @fokyoursocks Před 10 lety +13

    This is so beautifully and appropriately shot, I love that the camera work is more frantic than usual. I love that no matter who you are interviewing and no matter how varied their style is or how different it is to your own, you give them a fair platform and you communicate their essence with purity.

  • @niamhm5592
    @niamhm5592 Před 9 lety +5

    I love Betsey Johnson! She's my biggest inspiration as both an aspiring designer and as a woman. She's so amazing!

  • @apricot7479
    @apricot7479 Před 3 lety +2

    1:50 betsey shaking her hair like a happy dog. love her

  • @richardm239
    @richardm239 Před 8 lety +14

    how could anyone not love this woman .

  • @suelyons531
    @suelyons531 Před 3 lety +2

    OMG- She looks fantastic!

  • @TheSpringflower02
    @TheSpringflower02 Před 10 lety +13

    O Wow!! You interviewed Betsey Johnson!! She is sooo Amazing I Love Her!!

  • @mitch868
    @mitch868 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I LOVE Betsey Johnson! I just acquired a gorgeous necklace and earring set from a boutique store! I am so thrilled! I covet my Betsey huge purse. She just speaks to me in every sense! 🙋‍♀️💜🇨🇦🌟

  • @AleadaA
    @AleadaA Před 6 lety +5

    I love u Betsy Johnson - inspiring my fun daring wardrobe at 68 years old, a timeless fun designer!

  • @mariasmith9998
    @mariasmith9998 Před 3 lety +1

    I love her style . Wish she could write a book of her life. We need more Betsey Johnson designers. Long Live Betsey Johson!

  • @detrapayne61
    @detrapayne61 Před 2 lety +1

    Love Betsey Johnson since the 80s. Fabulous!!

  • @MagellanMG
    @MagellanMG Před 2 lety +1

    I adore Betsey Johnson 's designs! And as a woman over 50, I love her personal style as well. I get so tired of being told I need to dress and act a certain way because I am over 40. With Betsey I can be myself, pink bows and sequins, whatever I want!

  • @christinetash5763
    @christinetash5763 Před 3 lety +2

    I have LOVED Betsey Johnson forever!!

  • @shanalynnex3
    @shanalynnex3 Před 3 lety +4

    I'm honored to share my birthday with this badass woman

  • @ladyfightsoctopus8166
    @ladyfightsoctopus8166 Před 7 lety +6

    "I have to blog and all that shit" 😂😂😂

  • @MsMollyone
    @MsMollyone Před 2 lety +1

    I’m 71 and love sparkles and bling! Enjoy these videos…I think Betsy and I would be good friends!

  • @laurieepstein453
    @laurieepstein453 Před 7 lety +15

    "this is my 'i'm a fashion designer' look" lmaoo

  • @dianacornwell2258
    @dianacornwell2258 Před 3 lety +2

    My favorite designer,since I was old enough to understand...And I have to constantly edit my clothes now that I am 57..

  • @MisterstereoOso
    @MisterstereoOso Před 3 lety +4

    What a wonderful woman, an absolute legend ! 🥰

  • @kellylanois5661
    @kellylanois5661 Před 6 lety +2

    Thank You Betsey for helping create the woman I am today!

  • @susanbrogan2517
    @susanbrogan2517 Před 4 lety +3

    Love Betsey Johnson she's so much fun as well as her designs!

  • @devynt2387
    @devynt2387 Před 10 lety +2

    My favorite designer to this day :-) She's fabulous

  • @MissFabGlam
    @MissFabGlam Před 10 lety +2

    I though I was the only one who love sequin jackets, I'm glad there are others who love the 60's and 70's style 😄👍

  • @eleanorsewingvlog
    @eleanorsewingvlog Před 6 lety +2

    Love Betsey. she is so fun with her fashion and colour.

  • @bealtainecottage
    @bealtainecottage Před 3 lety +3

    I remember sewing a Betsy Johnson pattern for a blouse! great designer!

  • @nicolelee2205
    @nicolelee2205 Před 2 lety +1

    She's great. An artist through and through.

  • @lisadeniseasay35
    @lisadeniseasay35 Před 10 lety +7

    Love Love Love Betsey Johnson ♡ she is my inspiration ~☆~!:)

  • @Nailia_Essi
    @Nailia_Essi Před 5 lety +2

    Always wanted to see the personality behind this beautiful woman thank you for sharing

  • @Psychecafe
    @Psychecafe Před 5 lety +4

    What good am I if I’m not me. Great quote. Xox💋😉🔥

  • @vodkahouse6662
    @vodkahouse6662 Před 6 lety +5

    She is my icon

  • @uschilou
    @uschilou Před 10 lety +19

    Hey I'm not so weird! Hell yes Betsey!

    • @Bettinasisrg
      @Bettinasisrg Před 10 lety +8

      "you don't put your stuff out, you don't exist" SO TRUE!

  • @rayo3661
    @rayo3661 Před 6 lety +1

    Love her products but most of all I l love Betsy!Such a humble and good hearted woman.She is the real meaning of age is nothing but a number.She is cool and keeps herself youthful.Wish her many many years of more fashions especially what I love her purses.

  • @eagleeye2427
    @eagleeye2427 Před 5 lety +4

    Damn! Legend! Love it!!!

  • @PatriciaGodboutArt
    @PatriciaGodboutArt Před 3 lety +1

    Wow she is forever young. What a beautiful interesting woman. She is my idol . God bless you Betsy!

  • @sidilicious11
    @sidilicious11 Před 8 lety +2

    The last line is the BEST!

  • @honeybdream
    @honeybdream Před 7 lety +4

    She's a true creative inspiration! 💗😎🗽

  • @balcon983
    @balcon983 Před 8 lety +20

    Betsey is the coolest ever ! ❤️💋🍒

  • @reginarichards7001
    @reginarichards7001 Před 5 lety +5

    What good am I if I'm not me.... Thank you Betsey!

  • @rubyokosi8377
    @rubyokosi8377 Před 2 lety +2

    Lady you are so on point!!!

  • @Queenalika85
    @Queenalika85 Před rokem +1

    My auntie in my head....big fan of Betsey Johnson

  • @sariahlace5944
    @sariahlace5944 Před 2 lety +1

    71 🤩 😻
    I gonna definitely be dressing like her,and I hope to look like her too.
    no wonder she’s so young,she so breezy/free spirited.
    her sense of style,gives the phrase,age is but a number,true meaning,and the phrase dress your age,a choice.
    💯💯💯😍🥰😍😍 her.

  • @normitatata3836
    @normitatata3836 Před 7 lety +1

    I love you Betsey Johnson. You are an awesome designer. God bless your beautiful and colorful soul.

  • @ximenatatianacifuentestolo2658

    She is a great designer..I really like her.

  • @bladadupa8774
    @bladadupa8774 Před 3 lety +2

    GOSH.. THESE espadrilles !!!! awsome!!!!!!!!!!

  • @MsGnor
    @MsGnor Před 7 lety +1

    Wow in all the best ways. Thanks for sharing Betsey with us!!!! I knew it ... sequins, the fountain of youth and joy :))))))))))))

  • @christinamarie7844
    @christinamarie7844 Před 6 lety +2

    I have her black and white striped pink phone purse. The best thing ever! I love me a little crazy.

  • @marvaspence5252
    @marvaspence5252 Před 3 lety +2

    Love her idea of fashion and beauty.

  • @heidihartman5599
    @heidihartman5599 Před 6 lety +2

    Both my daughter & I love you Betsy!!

  • @MelissaCGxo
    @MelissaCGxo Před 9 lety +3

    biggest inspiration ever
    i love Betsey ♥

  • @careyallen1736
    @careyallen1736 Před 5 lety +2

    Love this lady!!

  • @SkyePhoenix
    @SkyePhoenix Před 2 lety +1

    She's ADORABLE!

  • @rose_quartz_loveandlight
    @rose_quartz_loveandlight Před 10 lety +5

    A true inspiration x

  • @Gm__MUA
    @Gm__MUA Před 3 lety +1

    Love you Betsey!

  • @friendlyforest2747
    @friendlyforest2747 Před 3 lety +2

    why is this literally katya zamolodchikova this is amazing

  • @marciamellow1211
    @marciamellow1211 Před 3 lety +2

    It is about knowing who you are...❤

  • @GordonWindfalls
    @GordonWindfalls Před 10 lety +4

    Love this woman

  • @isabellavalencia8026
    @isabellavalencia8026 Před 2 lety +1

    Holy sheet....she did a cartwheel and then the splits on the runway in heels!!!!

  • @Meee853
    @Meee853 Před 7 lety +3

    I love herrrrr

  • @user-qv4ni9hd8m
    @user-qv4ni9hd8m Před 3 lety +1

    I love her!

  • @barbarakirby3907
    @barbarakirby3907 Před 2 lety +1

    Inspirational!

  • @formersupermodel848
    @formersupermodel848 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Betsey!

  • @deroux
    @deroux Před 5 lety +2

    Love her!

  • @karenhogan731
    @karenhogan731 Před 2 lety +1

    She is so cool!

  • @paulalaye6428
    @paulalaye6428 Před 6 lety

    Wow goodness me, loving this Lady..... Suddenly I'm sooooo boring and soooo conservative with my clothing/fashion etc..... Obviously I've gotta lighten up, thanks Betsey Paula sixty three In the UK x

  • @karingodecke802
    @karingodecke802 Před 10 lety +5

    I love the way the interior, accessories and the clothes are interwoven here to paint a picture of adorable, brave Betsy. Enchanting in a sassy kind of way. Thanks girls.

  • @eml3077
    @eml3077 Před 3 měsíci

    "I was pretty much my own muse" 😍

  • @FeonaLeeJones
    @FeonaLeeJones Před 5 lety

    Such an inspiring story ! Glad I like the person behind the clothing I wear

  • @JJ33438
    @JJ33438 Před 3 lety +1

    love Betsy Johnson.

  • @sidilicious11
    @sidilicious11 Před 8 lety +3

    I was lucky to have once owned and looked good in a couple Betsy Johnson pieces.

  • @jonathanbonglover
    @jonathanbonglover Před 6 lety +1

    i love this : )

  • @EugeniaPortobello
    @EugeniaPortobello Před 6 lety +4

    "cause what good am I if I'm not me?"

  • @boyandcatmum
    @boyandcatmum Před 4 lety

    This woman is fantastic

  • @alliesoto3226
    @alliesoto3226 Před 7 lety +2

    beautiful betsy