“Does one believe in reincarnation?” asked Andreas Kronthaler. “I can recount two previous lives—the first as a Roman soldier, the second as the Queen of France.” Kronthaler’s sense of self-mythology set the tone for Boudoir, Vivienne Westwood’s spring collection and namesake of the house’s original perfume. “Boudoir”, as the designer explained, “is about privacy, truth, and the heart’s quiet honesty.” He invited us into that secret space where chaos meets tenderness.