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Lynda Carter, the iconic actress renowned for her portrayal of Wonder Woman, graces the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam’s December 2024 issue. At 72, Carter remains a people magnet with her timeless beauty and amazing message about empowerment, fashion and her perpetual legacy.
A Journey through Fashion & Empowerment
In an exclusive interview with Canadian supermodel Coco Rocha, Carter looks back on her journey in the fashion world, starting out on the set of “Wonder Woman” from 1975 to 1979. She remembers how precise the making was of her famous costume — and that it utilized real materials such as whalebone in the corsets. It gave her the early appreciation for high fashion and the artistry that goes behind high fashion.
Crouching was part of the fashion that Carter built on her success, and she worked with other notable designers such as Bob Mackie. She remembers making garments that existed solely for her, because of the intricacies of them, or of the details in them, because the clothes that made them exceptional were so specific. In the 1980s, her participation at fashion events and museum visits enhanced her knowledge as well as deepen her penchant for the industry.
Models and designers and their significance
In the conversation, Carter and Rocha talk about the symbiotic relationship between designers and models. Carter stresses the difference between creators — who create new pieces — and curators — who mix and match designs. And she notes the irreplaceable value that models add to fashion — “It’s not a lot of people that can put on a dress and really make whatever you’re in come alive.” And that’s artistry.
Rocha agrees that models deserve credit for taking designs and making them real. They both preach respect for models and to praise their participation in the fashion industry.
Learning with and respecting our neighbors
Rocha and Carter reminisce about the intergenerational learning that took place during the Harper’s Bazaar photoshoot, and how much they learned from one another. She admits to learning from the younger generation, who have given her new perspectives, ‘I learn from the younger generation what I have taken for granted for many years.’
It speaks to a mutual respect and willingness to learn that strengthens collaboration and support within the fashion industry so the experience and innovation can coexist in the same space.
Behind the Scenes: A Visual Extravaganza
Photographer Tom Marvel captured Carter in a series of high fashion outfits from top designers, including Jean Paul Gaultier by Simone Rocha, Louis Vuitton, Giorgio Armani and Alexander McQueen. If any look encapsulates them, it’s each one of them, each time. They emphasize her enduring elegance, her ability to switch gets, and her status as a fashion icon.
PEOPLE shared a behind the scenes video of the shoot, which gives you a sense of the dynamic atmosphere, where you can feel Carter’s charisma and confidence. Her smooth transition between the camera and the designs she wears is what the video captures.
Conclusion
Lynda Carter’s feature in Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam not only celebrates her illustrious career but also delves into profound discussions on empowerment, the intricate relationship between fashion and identity, and the significance of mutual respect across generations in the industry. Her reflections as an inspiration, capturing how authenticity, collaboration and deeply rooted in excellence settles in the ever changing fashion world.
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