Movies About Fashion

From Richard Press, starring Bill Cunningham, Anna Wintour, Michael Kors, Editta Sherman
Rated Not Rated

Bill Cunningham: New York is a documentary film about beloved fashion photographer Bill Cunningham. Throughout the film, viewers get an inside look into Cunningham’s life and his deep passion for street fashion photography. He spends his days taking photographs of people on the streets of New York and his nights sorting through his archives. As the film progresses, viewers gain a greater understanding of Cunningham’s humble lifestyle and his commitment to his craft. The film also features interviews with various fashion icons, including Anna Wintour, who discuss their admiration and respect for Cunningham and his work. Bill Cunningham: New York is a heart-warming story that celebrates the beauty of fashion and art.

From Andrew Morgan, starring Livia Giuggioli, Stella McCartney, Vandana Shiva, Richard D. Wolff
Rated PG-13

The True Cost is a documentary film directed by Andrew Morgan that takes a deep dive into the world of fast fashion. It examines how the industry has become increasingly reliant on globalized production, often to the detriment of those working in factories, on farms, and in communities around the world. Through interviews with experts, industry insiders, activists, and those affected by fashion’s supply chain, the documentary uncovers the devastating consequences of the industry’s practices, including environmental degradation, labor exploitation, and dangerous working conditions. The film shows how, in the face of this global crisis, individuals can take action to help create a more sustainable future.

From Directors: Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui, starring Alexander McQueen, Joyce McQueen, John Hitchcock, Danny Hall
Rated R

McQueen is a 2018 documentary film directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui that examines the life, work, and legacy of the late British fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen. Throughout the film, McQueen’s family, friends, and colleagues tell the story of his rise from humble beginnings in London to becoming one of the most influential designers of the modern era. The film explores McQueen’s creative genius and his lasting impact on fashion and culture, as well as the various controversies that arose as his career progressed. Through rare archival footage, never-before-seen interviews, and a wealth of behind-the-scenes material, McQueen offers an intimate and revealing portrait of a complex and often troubled genius.

From Directors: Lisa Immordino Vreeland, Bent-Jorgen Perlmutt, Frédéric Tcheng, starring Diana Vreeland, Richard Avedon, David Bailey, Lauren Bacall
Rated PG-13

Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2011) is a documentary film directed by Lisa Immordino Vreeland, Bent-Jorgen Perlmutt, and Frédéric Tcheng. It chronicles the life and career of Diana Vreeland, a legendary fashion editor, who at the age of 75, became a consultant for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. The film follows Vreeland's journey from her childhood in Paris, to her years at Harper's Bazaar and Vogue magazines, to her work with the Costume Institute. It showcases interviews with family and friends, as well as archival footage, photographs, and illustrations that pay tribute to her indomitable spirit, creative eye, and lasting legacy. Through these insights, the film provides an intimate look at one of the most influential figures in fashion history.

From Matt Tyrnauer, starring Valentino Garavani, Giancarlo Giammetti, Nati Abascal, Giorgio Armani
Rated PG-13

From Frédéric Tcheng, starring Christian Dior, Omar Berrada, Raf Simons, Pieter Mulier
Rated R

From Albert Maysles, starring Iris Apfel, Harold Koda, Dries Van Noten, Inez Bailey
Rated PG-13

From Andrew Rossi, starring Anna Wintour, Andrew Bolton, John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld
Rated PG-13

From R.J. Cutler, starring Anna Wintour, Thakoon Panichgul, André Leon Talley, Grace Coddington
Rated PG-13

From Gillian Armstrong, starring Ann Roth, Jane Fonda, Marc Eliot, Eric Sherman
Rated Not Rated

From Kate Novack, starring André Leon Talley, Bethann Hardison, Marc Jacobs, Anna Wintour
Rated PG-13

From Pierre Thoretton, starring Yves Saint-Laurent, Pierre Bergé, Betty Catroux, Loulou De La Falaise
Rated Not Rated

From Directors: Michael Selditch, Robert Tate, starring Jay McCarroll, Kelly Cutrone, Daniel Alexander, Malan Breton
Rated R

From Craig Teper, starring Beverly Adams, Elgin Charles, Grace Coddington, Michael Gordon
Rated PG

From Varon Bonicos, starring Ozwald Boateng, Giorgio Armani, Michael Bay, Paul Bettany
Rated Not Rated

From Michael Roberts, starring Manolo Blahnik, David Bailey, Mary Beard, Lucy Burley
Rated Not Rated

From Directors: Ole Schell, Sara Ziff, starring Sara Ziff, Caitríona Balfe, Anne Bergstedt, Karl Lagerfeld
Rated Not Rated

From Matthew Miele, starring Rachel Zoe, Candice Bergen, Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen
Rated PG-13

From David Teboul, starring Pierre Bergé, Laetitia Casta, Loulou De La Falaise, Catherine Deneuve
Rated Unrated

From Fabien Constant, starring Carine Roitfeld, Donatella Versace, Tom Ford, Karl Lagerfeld
Rated R

From Matthew Miele, starring Jessica Biel, Katie Couric, Amy Fine-Collins, Fran Lebowitz
Rated Not Rated

From Whitney Smith, starring Halston, Patricia Altschul, Phillip Bloch, Thom Browne
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