Fashion TV & Films to Keep Up With
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The amount of information to absorb in the fashion world can get overwhelming because there is so much to know. For the visual learners, or anyone interested in learning more about certain designers, companies, and significant figures in the fashion industry, you have come to the right place because we have all the news on what to watch.
Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons
Hulu’s new docuseries premiering July 14, delves into the company’s history and connection to Jeffrey Epstein, one of the world’s most notorious criminals.
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Another July 14th debut, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris identifies that you are never too old to achieve your dreams. Working in London as a cleaning lady, she fell in love with a couture Dior dress that she saw from a friend. One thing led to another when she searched for it in Paris, before she knew it she changed the future of the House of Dior.
House of Gucci
Meet the Gucci family in this biographical crime drama about the betrayal and revenge behind the popular brand as you know it.
Elvis
Wearing Miu Miu and Prada with 9000 background cast costumes throughout the film, fashion takes a presence in Elvis’s life. His connection to lace reminds him of his mother who wore lace a lot. You see masculinity, femininity, the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle, hardships, all wrapped in one film that was beautifully produced and absolutely incredible.
Spencer
This film is about Princess Diana’s existential crisis ever since rumors of divorce with Prince Charles swirled around. Princess Diana’s ensembles were something to remember and Jacqueline Durran kept that notion alive in the film.
Coco Before Chanel
Coco Before Chanel describes the life before Chanel became the memorable symbol she is today, hence the title of the film. It takes you through her process of yearning for comfort and elegance over discomfort and societal standards.
Haute Couture
Esther is the Head Seamstress at Dior and is nearing the end of her career. She takes Jade, a 20-year-old woman beneath her wings to help her grow into the craft of dressmaking.
The September Issue
If you want a peek into Anna WIntour’s world, this is the film you must watch. It takes you through what she experiences during the process of building the most important issue of the year, the September issue. It is like fashion’s New Year in September so it must be perfect.
Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel
Diana Vreeland worked as a fashion editor at Harper’s Bazaar for 25 years then went on to be the editor-in-chief at Vogue in 1971. This documentary emphasizes her vision for finding beauty in everything and being one of the first to apply it to the magazine world.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Audrey Hepburn introduces for one of the first times, the LBD and streams of pearls paired together in this film creating a look that never leaves fashion history. Roaming the streets of New York with George Peppard in her elegant ensembles.
The Devil Wears Prada
This classic movie is one everybody should know. It gives us a glimpse into the glamorous world of fashion and some stereotypical facades of the production behind a fashion magazine.
Sex and the City
For some fashion inspo, Carrie Bradshaw and her girls are always serving designer looks in New York while they conduct their busy lives and love interests.
Cruella
Taking us back into the tastes of Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, David Bowie, and even Marie Antoinette, Cruella Deville embodies these styles throughout the film. As an aspiring fashion designer she tries to find her way in London when she encounters many struggles.
Project Runway
Designers fight for their spot in the finale by creating exuberant pieces and showing them off to the judges to earn their approval.
Halston
Fashion designer, Halston, quickly rises to fame until he sells his brand and loses it all. This show takes you through all the motions in Halston’s life and his extraordinary creations.
Making the Cut
Similar to Project Runway, Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn host this show full of contestants who want to make it as fashion designers. They must compete to show their talents in order to create their own business.
Emily in Paris
If you haven’t seen this show yet, you must. It sounds a little cheesy, but it is captivating. Emily is transferred to Paris for her job, but finds a deeper love for fashion, croissants, friends, and romance.
Bridgerton
The beautiful tailoring of the 19th century in London is unforgettable. Of course these are made in modern times, but it mimics the elegance of this time period when courting was traditional and planned. However, a bit of breaking the rules came into play and the storyline along with the fashion is definitely something to see. Season 2 recently came out and it is equally as good as Season 1.
