10 Fashion Films You Need To Watch
There’s so much more to fashion than meets the eye, and as someone who longs to work in the fashion industry there are more than few important figures you must know about and how they’ve contributed to the industry as we know it today.
We all know Anna Wintour but how much do you really know about the legend behind the bob and sunglasses? Or what about her legendary predecessor Diana Vreeland and her influence on Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Do the names Andre Leon Talley and Bill Cunningham ring a bell? Whether they do or not, it never hurts to brush up on or simply gain inspiration from the greats. Scroll down for the top 10 MUST see fashion documentaries.
1. Bill Cunningham New York - This 2010 documentary profiles the noted and extraordinarily cheerful veteran New York City fashion photographer ,Bill Cunningham, editor of the Sunday Times column that every fashion forward New Yorker secretly hopes to end up in.
Where you can watch it: Tubi (for free!), iTunes, Amazon Prime, Vudu, DVD
2. The September Issue - This documentary film shows the behind-the-scenes drama that follows editor-in-head Anna Wintour and her Vogue staff during the production of the September (aka the most important) issue of American Vogue magazine.
Where to watch: Youtube (for free!), iTunes, Vudu, DVD
3. Valentino: The Last Emperor - This documentary follows Valentino during the last two years of his time as a designer as he prepares for his final show in 2007. As Valentino gets ready to conclude his fashion career, he worries about the the intentions of the corporation buying his clothing line.
Where to watch: iTunes, DVD
4. The Gospel According To André-This 2018 documentary film explores the life and career of fashion journalist André Leon Talley -- from his childhood in the segregated South to his iconic, barrier-breaking work at Women's Wear Daily, W and Vogue.
Where to watch: Hulu, Amazon Prime, Vudu, Youtube
5. Dior and I-This documentary takes place in 2012, when Dior’s legacy is placed in the hands of Raf Simons, who has just eight weeks to produce his first couture collection for the company. This gives a real inside look behind the scenes revealing what goes on inside the colourful, privileged, and sometimes stressful Christian Dior fashion house.
Where to watch: iTunes, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Vudu, Youtube
6. McQueen-Through exclusive interviews with his closest friends and family, recovered archives, and exquisite visuals, McQueen is an authentic celebration and thrilling portrait of an inspired yet tortured fashion visionary. This film shows the humble beginnings and incredible talent and drive of the late, great Lee Alexander McQueen.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime, Vudu, Google Play, Youtube, DVD
7. Jeremy Scott: The People's Designer- This documentary gives us a look into the journey of fashion designer Jeremy Scott from humble roots on a Missouri farm to creative director of Moschino we’ve come to love and look forward to every fashion week.
Where to watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime
8. The First Monday in May- This documentary gives us a behind the scenes look at the Metropolitan Museum Gala that honors fashion and its history. This gala raises millions of dollars for the museum, and it is through the hard work of Anna Wintour and her group that the gala comes together.
Where to watch: Hulu, Amazon Prime, Vudu, Google Play, Youtube, DVD
9. Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton- The documentary Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton both etches out a biographical profile of Jacobs and provides candid, unrehearsed glimpses of Jacobs caught up in the throes of creative invention as he spearheads his line as well as Louis Vuitton.
Where to watch: Youtube (for free!), Amazon Prime Video
10. Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel- This documentary is about the life and career of Diana Vreeland, a fashion legend famous for her time at Harper's Bazaar and Vogue. As one of the leading figures in fashion for decades, Diana Vreeland's life is presented from her beginnings in Paris, to her work as a columnist and magazine editor, and to her role as a curator of a fashion museum.
Where to watch: Youtube, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Vudu, Google Play, iTunes