Why Isaac Mizrahi Both Cringes and Feels ‘Weirdly Empowered’ by the Re-Release of ‘Unzipped’ for Its 30th Anniversary at Sundance
variety.comAnna Tingley “It makes me feel old, wise, weirdly empowered,” Isaac Mizrahi says about commemorating the 30th anniversary of “Unzipped.” The cult-favorite doc, directed by Mizrahi’s then-boyfriend Douglas Keeve, follows the beloved fashion designer as he prepares for his 1994 fall collection in New York City.
After premiering at the 1995 Sundance Film Festival — where it won the audience award — the film returns to Park City in a new 4K digital restoration.
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.
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