Victoria Beckham at Parsons School of Design

A conversation between Victoria Beckham and Simon Collins, former Parsons Dean of Fashion, highlights her career as a fashion designer and the growth of her namesake brand.
Parsons School of Fashion: www.newschool.edu/parsons/fash...
February 10, 2014 - John L. Tishman Auditorium, University Center

[@gemmacondoblem]

I'm so impressed of how incredible polite this woman is ( way to speak, time to speak, eye contact to everyone, apologies when she knows she's making an interruption ) That's what makes someone elegant, and it's not easy to find people like that now.

[@vogue2ya]

This is such a fantastic interview. Never seen her this natural, funny, and actually very very business savy! Who knew she is that invovled in her brand, and she knows stuff that is not just about clothes, but other elements, and BEST thing about it, was how she ALWAYS mentioned; "Me AND my Team", it was never "me,me,me" or "I'm a designer"!! But she actually pointed out several times, how she is not a trained desinger, and has help. Resepct for that, you never hear someone like Gwen Stefani say that! And also she has a very "quiet" sort of beauty, i thought she looked very real, and great here. Amazing stilettos as well.

[@rebeccachan6384]

VB is probably one of the best celebrity interviewees out there. She's very poised and careful with her wording but she still manages to get her point across in an honest manner. Plus, she's got a great sense of humor which still surprises me sometimes :)

[@Cocothebastard]

She's still in there. People are still buying. She must be doing something right. Go Victoria.

[@anitasseo]

Cocothebastard Do you know anything about her use of fur, crocodile, etc, in her fashion industry? Do you know how these living beings "live", and then get killed brutally to make these bags and coats and stuff? Is that what she does so right to you?

[@mariamab4145]

I like the way she talks she is very humble and sweet and not pretending at all that she is unique or know every thing or the best on every thing and that make her the best actually.

[@katenaylor30]

Much respect for her! Very inspiring.

[@mailforveena]

I think she has good aesthetics, and she's also quite honest about the fact that she isn't trained "technically" in fashion. So, at least she's graceful about her good fortune and she accepts that her team makes it all happen. There are design geniuses like Alaïa, who are awe-inspiring ; there are also people with a great sense of style who are taste-makers and know what women want- and they can co-exist

[@AyubKhan-qx2sd]

Agreed with you . Thanks

[@imspice]

Probably the BEST interview she has done EVER...

[@melgrant7404]

That's not saying much.

[@danielgurung1393]

Glad she emphasised teamwork and appreciate her team :-)

[@jessiewong7985]

Victoria is a quite down to earth person

[@ninaabc2765]

victoria beckham - blessed and luckiest woman on earth .i wonder what she doesn't have? she has everything like fairy tale life.-most handsome man on earth,most supportive husband,money ,fame,loving family,style,talent.just everything one girl dreams of.

[@sarahdesimon9726]

Does she have the gospel of Jesus in her life? (I love her, don't get me wrong)

[@abdisalamamin4416]

Nina abc mmm

[@abdisalamamin4416]

Nina abc mm

[@MassageAcademyItalia]

Nina abc she doesn't have any talent or craftsmanship! she has the luck of the rich, pays people to do the job and then puts a face to it.

[@cococovers8073]

We women all don't dream for all you listed, there are other aspects of life that are more fun and fullfilling to many. Yours sounds like what women have been pushed to think is what will/should make them happy.

[@tracymcginty4136]

This is the only interview I've seen where you see the real Victoria Beckham & she's lovely 💗

[@awitione]

Love her style... Love her clothes....

[@stevieg6418]

Fantastic interview. She is everything you want a good designer and head of business to be.

[@MassageAcademyItalia]

Steve ldnuk a liar!

[@melgrant7404]

That's an overblown comment.

[@maggiechadi396]

She's such an inspiring women n also down to earth person. it's just fantastic . love you victoria

[@lornacharles8645]

Maggie Chadi ILLUMANOTHING 😛😛

[@ukrainianballet_unofficial1344]

I don't know much about Voctoria's work but one can respect her just for the way she talks to people and about people. In times when even presidents of countries do not disdain interrupting their interviewers, being rude, disrespectful and making shameless self-promotion, Victoria's talk is a breath of fresh air. She is a real aristocrat. Now i need to find out more about her designs!

[@brontiq]

my favourite fashion icon, my inspiration and motivation love her designs admire her attitude. go victoria

[@anitasseo]

l.xtasy Do you know anything about her use of fur, crocodile, etc, in her fashion industry? Do you know how these animals "live", and then get killed brutally to make these bags and coats and stupid stuff? Is that so inspiring to you?

[@brontiq]

Aneeta TV so if i said i admire for example obama you would ask if i know he eats meat and what poor living conditions those animals have?

[@anitasseo]

Obviously!!! Are you kidding me? Of course I do! And in fact it is the main cause for animal cruelty. But the tiny difference is, in any case, people who eat meat, eat it. It is extremely cruel, and it is a huge problem, but it´s going to take much more time to convince people that they should stop animal holocausts, cause it´s about eating, and people don´t want to change their habits and their taste. Fashion industry is so secondary, so superfluous, to begin with, so it is not by far an excuse for perpetrating the useless and cruel suffering of living beings (like you and me, and who suffer EXACTLY the same way). There is a difference in eating someone,and in electrocutating their genitals in order to MAKE A BAG. Cut an animal in half, alive, with scissors, just to MAKE A BAG? Man, if at least they would eat him... And I´m not justifying. Dude, see Stella McCartney. You can do anything without animal suffering; it´s 2015 already, enough. But, again: Yes. I absolutely condemnate both. And, just in case and/or before you ask me, let me tell you: I obviously don´t eat meat.

[@mushhFaellie]

I just love her. I just love her for her. For being a part of the spice girls, for having a beautiful body and face, and for having a beautiful personality. I love Victoria Beckham.

[@anitasseo]

***** Do you know anything about her use of fur, crocodile, etc, in her fashion industry? Do you know how these living beings "live", and then get killed brutally to make these bags and coats and stuff? Is that why you love her?

[@melgrant7404]

Bull

[@anthonyjo4997]

Its good to see her on this show, and she is still beautiful, young and attractive after having 3?4? Kids. Nice!

[@romi6374]

the best interview i have ever come across! She is such an inspiration. i just love her. hats off to you dear lady.

[@anitasseo]

Romi Kend Do you know anything about her use of fur, crocodile, etc, in her fashion industry? Do you know how these living beings "live", and then get killed brutally to make these bags and coats and stuff? Is that so inspiring to you?

[@YourOasis97]

+Aneeta TV can you link a source that proves that? last time I heard, she was anti-fur.

[@salatiellealm]

I lover her! I miss her doing music, but I am so happy to see her happiness 😍

[@udasan]

I was smiling all the time watching this! And I am speaking with the British accent - more like Victoria's British accent - while I'm writing this, which I think will continue to happen for quite a long time. LOL! What a lovely forum/interview and what a lovely woman Victoria is. So straightforward. I like. XD

[@udasan]

Doney Hon Who? You? No surprise there.

[@StyleCommodity]

Lovely Interview. Love Victoria Beckham

[@lornacharles8645]

Ife's Style Room SHE SOLD HER SOUL LONG TIME AGO TO SATAN.....THERE ARE SOOOO MANY TALENTED STRUGGLING FASHION DESIGHNERS THAT ARE BEING IGNORED BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE THE SATANIC BLESSING LIKE VB🎃🎃🎃🎃

[@melgrant7404]

@@lornacharles8645 agree

[@Irina-lc9ux]

Wow she is really smart :) But she has always been the most serious and concentrated of all the Spice girls

[@MrSebboxxx]

Irina0507 wasn't she in the back row of Spice Girls ?

[@p4u7y]

She was a glorified back up dancer or also known as "glorified backup dancer"

[@Irina-lc9ux]

Sebastian Wendel she was the poshest of all :)

[@MrSebboxxx]

Irina0507 :-)

[@lornacharles8645]

Irina0507 HONEY....SHE IS AN ILLUMANOTHING!!!!

[@mariamab4145]

What a wonderful personality , my favorite celebrity I always liked her style the way she talked I remembered scince she was at the spice girls band.

[@melgrant7404]

Common made good

[@MrVikingsandra]

Incredibly inspiring interview. I love this woman!

[@chrisdevene9158]

She's just lovely. so natural and intelligent.

[@lyndont]

Lovely woman! You just really appreciate people who are real...

[@sofiyapylypchuk8055]

Thank you Victoria for so wonderful interview and such an ounest speech 🙏❤️. You became a person who inspires me . Thank you very much and good luck with your ideas and your hobby 💫

[@corryjookit7818]

A long journey from WAG to Wonderful woman. Worth every step of the way. Respect Victoria.

[@agnese72]

she is one of a million, who is inspiring just simply opening her mouth, she is beautifu & an examples all those people who are moaning about life.

[@hayaglamazonluxe]

Victoria is so sharp and stylish! Love her!

[@anitasseo]

K Tibaijuka Do you know anything about her use of fur, crocodile, etc, in her fashion industry? Do you know how these living beings "live", and then get killed brutally to make these bags and coats and stuff? Is that why you love her?

[@MassageAcademyItalia]

Haya Glamazon you have low standards

[@ize4581]

so cool that she's doing this, but not much regular celebrity talk shows.

[@maggiechadi396]

such a good interview n such an​ inspiring woman.

[@Juliapak]

Interesting but I'm not sure she really knows how to execute her ideas, rather others do it for her. That said there are plenty of designers who only draw and that works for them. However she seems very aware of how opportunities have worked in her favour. She seems humble about it, which makes me like her more.

[@jeanetteliu6821]

Bra making with Julia you have a horrible picture

[@MrGibo2000]

You could say exactly the same about Lagerfeld and most of the other big Boys. Ghost Designers all over the place !!

[@sumayya2535]

I am currently perusing a career which I don't enjoy at all. This video has really inspired me to do what I love , what I'm passionate about and that is fashion. I'm definitely considering a change in career. Will update in a few months. Please pray it's a success xx

[@LMAAAAYOOO]

A very intelligent woman, more than I can say for a lot of other wives of famous athletes.

[@RodriFeher]

+LMAAAAYOOO Because she's not ONLY an athlete's wife. She's Victoria Beckham.

[@melgrant7404]

Wtf

[@sharulisa2345]

OMG I LOVE HER

[@ariannecarrillo7046]

my idol! such a wonderful message, story and motivation!!!

[@LuvandGlamour]

Really enjoyed this video.

[@MsSingyourheartout12]

I love victoria, she's just great

[@MassageAcademyItalia]

Lifeasluc not

[@tomsuzyinfluencerinfj2712]

She's so nice.

[@hibohassan8939]

she is amazing

[@plumitoamiko]

This was a very informative interview. I wish she would explain how she chose who to work for.

[@MrMadonna123]

Proud to be British, let me tell you that! 🇬🇧

[@teaber]

The bottom line is she makes beautiful clothes, that also fit wonderfully. I have a couple of things of hers, and have been to her store and tried on a lot... 99% of what I try I would love to buy!

[@p4u7y]

She knocks off designs by Celine Erdem Chloe Gucci , it is not her own!!

[@cococovers8073]

all designers use each other its part the whole game, so what, each brings their own detail.

[@melgrant7404]

@@cococovers8073 and money

[@melgrant7404]

Bet you can't afford it

[@melgrant7404]

Bet you can't afford it

[@kountrigal]

She's amazing!!!!!!! ❤️

[@Elanwallace1983]

Very inspiring.

[@anitasseo]

Élan Wallace Do you know anything about her use of fur, crocodile, etc, in her fashion industry? Do you know how these living beings "live", and then get killed brutally to make these bags and coats and stuff? Is that very inspiring really?

[@perfectlyjust]

+Élan Wallace Ever thought of counselling. If you find her inspiring there is really no hope for you.

[@melgrant7404]

@@perfectlyjust to have her money is what's inspiring not much else though.

[@mariamaldowaihi4281]

it's soo true you have to love your job

[@TheSlipperyOtter]

She has her finger on the pulse of fashion. Ok she obviously gets help but I think she has a fashionista brain.

[@perfectlyjust]

+Angela Davis Stick to Primark - clearly fashion is not your thing.

[@TheSlipperyOtter]

Lol! Stick to ASDA!

[@Courtneyonslowclarke2003]

+perfectlyjust that's harsh, shes aloud an opinion..

[@corryjookit7818]

ZIPPED SIGNATURE She designed then showed the dress with that gold coloured zip. It was taken up by other designers, but mostly on dresses worn by the women who wanted to have a dress with that design feature. It's reach was a worldwide phenomenon.

[@danishmodern55]

love her

[@skylarm5422]

i love her so much. a true inspiration!!

[@doneyhon4227]

+Skylar Po If she inspires you, I'm scared for what you will become!

[@skylarm5422]

lol, what do you mean?

[@doneyhon4227]

Skylar Po She is a poor woman. If you want to become like her, you will be... a poor woman. And you are more beautiful than her. ;)

[@corryjookit7818]

If you love what you do for work, You'll never have to work another day in your life.

[@mckenziecound9047]

She's so beautiful

[@myyoutubepage199]

everytime i see victoria beckham videos. I see you on the comments box whenever i read them lol. You must be a hardcore fan like i am.

[@mckenziecound9047]

Good to know someone agrees with me lol

[@myyoutubepage199]

heck yeah!, im from the US being a huge fan of UK music especially victoria .They dont make music like they use to.

[@AsteriETERNAL]

Luv her!

[@vaporellacarlotta3502]

bravissima. .

[@dnv5130]

Beautiful lady

[@mercedeszeta]

i love this woman soooo much,my idol ofcos.vicky you r the best.xoxo

[@anitasseo]

Mercedes Teale Do you know anything about her use of fur, crocodile, etc, in her fashion industry? Do you know how these living beings "live", and then get killed brutally to make these bags and coats and stuff? Is that lovely to you?

[@andreea1553]

I came here for the Donatella Versace reference 😂😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@amilariss5091]

omg she is so beautiful wow

[@dil2370]

Great

[@thesewsewapprentice]

ufos uyvzbTeruni Soysa of a great

[@timjack8488]

Had to cut this off, Vicki has the money to do whatever she wants, she's into Design basic , it's a no from me ....I'm sorry darls' we don't have the dollar or pound for a Marc Jacobs t shirt .

[@dieheart90sfan22]

First smile 4:07

[@tapalakot947]

i'ts always at the about blank lol

[@beridrachma8169]

Inspired by David Beckham!

[@melgrant7404]

Vic is funded by David Beckham.

[@cathyjames2028]

Be a nurse love

[@carmenlopezchao4301]

Hermosa como yo 2 gotas de agua

[@Charoletta77]

People keep asking the same question over and over and over again that she's already answer over hundred times GO WORK FOR SOMEBODY ELSE AND GET THE EXPERIENCE 1ST ,

[@jojoremeny]

what a farce!! .... Victoria Beckham doesn't even know how to sew a button on a jacket let alone winning fashion designer of year award in UK.. This mocks and undermines the fashion industry where real talent is. I'm a fashion designer /maker and I design,pattern cut and sew all designs for Men and Women.Being a spoilt millionaire can buy yourself contrived talent that does not exist..!!!

[@jojoremeny]

The Oracle another farce... unless you are in the creative industries and actually work as a designer, just stop being an ignoramus!!

[@MrDouglasssss]

jojo remeny sweetheart,u r not goin anywhere.the world will never hear about ur "great" skills.Deal with it. ;)

[@jerblahblahful]

Jealousy won't get you anywhere.

[@perfectlyjust]

Any awards she wins are paid for. U.S. Vogue and Vogue Italia have finally dropped her. Her husband's money eventually was not enough, but he still supports her deluded vanity project of being a fashion designer. She is clueless and an insult, not only to the fashion industry but also to those idiotic vacuous women who support her and think she is empowering them with the endless self serving, patronising waffle that falls from her mouth

[@louise-yo7kz]

jojo remeny Oh Lord!

[@myyoutube2251]

She says so much but really says nothing at all. She's inspired by different people and places. Vintage shops and archives. Thanks for your insights? lol Let me guess, she wants the VB woman to be confident, sexy, feminine but feel empowered? Why do we encourage people like this.

[@pearlford8341]

cuttingwedge. I do think shes very pretty since she got older never cared much for any of the spice girls thought the were rather tacky in a way.but i totaly agree she does say a lot but actualy says nothing lol. I do actualy think she loves the sound of her own voice n i cringe when on most interviews she says first of all id like to thank everyone.oh i didnt think there would b so many people here haha.( a way of getting people to like her i think)

[@p4u7y]

No formal education , what set of skills does she have??

[@amstreater]

+P Auluknow Dedication, collaboration, humility, communication... being a good designer is about more than just technical skill

[@MassageAcademyItalia]

Annie Streater not really, ask REAL designer busting their buts to find a gig

[@katerinapatiniotis5598]

P Auluknow A rich and famous husband with access to everything.

[@melgrant7404]

@@katerinapatiniotis5598 agree.

[@jenise2503]

This interviewer is difficult to hear

[@p4u7y]

If she calls herself a designer then I'm a surgeon

[@louise-yo7kz]

P Auluknow Geez

[@pearlford8341]

P Auluknow. Haha.

[@melgrant7404]

Exactly.

[@Maggie-tl1kk]

she could barely walk in those heels, fashion victim,

[@sedecim]

ha ha ha ha just lost respect for the new school

[@dagmaraszapar4103]

Booooring

[@goldierich6666]

She has a rich man. She speaks only english that´s all. I speak 5 languages.

[@simonjrgensen6761]

What is your point

[@emifatikhatin6254]

So ...?

[@louise-yo7kz]

GOLDIE RICH Really?!

[@pearlford8341]

GOLDIE RICH. AND...........