As part of the prestigious New Year’s Day Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Vivienne Westwood has been chosen to design and curate the costumes for the intermission ballet. Inspiration came from the setting of the ballet itself, the historical Palais Liechtenstein, in addition to pieces from Dame Vivienne’s previous collections, dating as far back as Autumn/Winter 1988-89.
Costumes designed by Vivienne Westwood for the intermission ballet at the New Year’s Day
Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
The second part of the ballet is a rendition of the Polka. One look is styled with a tartan bustier and traditional cotton blouse with bow tie, white thigh-high socks and garters, the other with an iconic tartan jacket.
The Scottish-themed costumes
The men’s costume consists of a tartan kilt and dancing jacket with a traditional Scottish waistcoat, shirt and sporran creating a traditional look.
by Amanda Bernstein