11 of the best movies and TV shows about fashion

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Spring is here. Again, we can sip our cappuccino in the beautiful street cafes or sip our cosmopolitans on the bar stools. Life is increasingly passing outside our own four walls. For this, we must arm ourselves and think about what clothes we want to return to the streets.

If you lack inspiration, you can find it in the movies and TV shows below. There are documentaries, feature films or shows that tell the stories of great designers, well-known fashion icons or famous editors. Attention fashionistas: You have the potential for addiction!

1. “American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace”

The thriller series “American Crime Story” by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski (61) is about a different criminal case from the USA every season. The first season recounts the events surrounding OJ Simpson (75), while the second season deals with the murder of Gianni Versace (1946-1997). The murder of the fashion designer in July 1997 and the ensuing search for the murderer are explored in nine gripping episodes! Versace’s sister, Donatella (68), is embodied by Penélope Cruz (49), who gives a convincing performance with her dazzling looks.
Thriller Series / 2018 / Netflix /

2. “Alexander McQueen”

The candid documentary “Alexander McQueen” tells the story of the British fashion designer (1969-2010), who has already surpassed his masters in his tailoring apprenticeship. In a dark, romantic way, McQueen dealt with the sick and created fearless creations. The film chronicles the career of an extraordinary talent who suffers from depression and faces a tragic end as a shattered fashion designer.
Documentary / 2018 / Amazon Prime /

3. “Westwood”

“Queen-like” – those are the words supermodel Kate Moss (49) used to describe designer Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022). The documentary “Westwood” highlights the high-pitched icon and rebel activist. Setbacks and defeats don’t stop him: The British fashion designer struggles to reach the top where Westwood is still at the forefront of the fashion world with his provocative and punky designs.

Documentary / 2018 / DVD and Video On Demand /

4. “Boss Girl”

“Girlboss” is based on the autobiography “#Girlboss” by Sophia Amoruso (39). Britt Robertson, 33, enters the role of Sophia Marlowe, a teenager living an unstable life in San Francisco. Between parties and job changes, the young woman discovers her love for fashion. Events escalate until Sophia quickly establishes her own fashion empire, Nasty Gal. Suddenly she becomes a business woman for whom she is not at all suitable.
Comedy Series / 2017 / Netflix /

5. “How to find a job with Alexa Chung at Vogue”

We’ve known since the movie “The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) how hard it is to find a job in a fashion magazine. In a short YouTube series for British “Vogue”, British fashion designer Alexa Chung (39) gives hints on how a dream job can still come true.
Documentary / 2016 / Youtube /

6. Franca: Chaos and Creation

Franca Sozzani (1950-2016), former editor-in-chief of Italian «Vogue», showed courage and dared to try new things during her time in the executive chair. So he made his way to taboo topics like domestic violence or drug addiction. First of all, Sozzani didn’t want to do anything more with traditional fashion spreads. It showed images that were unusual for a glossy magazine and that no one had seen before. «Franca: Chaos and Creation» tells the story of one of the most important figures in the fashion industry.
Documentary / 2016 / Netflix /

7. “Jeremy Scott: The People’s Designer”

He embodies the American Dream in the fashion industry: Jeremy Scott (47) transforms from a farm boy to an international designer star. Growing up on a farm in Missouri, USA, Scott dreamed of designing fashion himself from an early age. And that’s exactly what she does: she becomes the creative director of Moschino and works with superstars like Rita Ora (32) and Katy Perry (38). How many setbacks the 47-year-old actor had to endure on his way to the top can be found in the documentary “Jeremy Scott: The People’s Designer”.
Documentary / 2015 / Amazon Prime /

8. “Dior and Me”

2012 is an important year for Belgian designer Raf Simons (55). He is appointed creative director of Dior and is tasked with creating a haute couture collection in just eight weeks. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the French luxury brand “Dior and I”: In the documentary, Simons accompanies the biggest challenge of his life.
Documentary / 2014 / Amazon Prime /

9. «Irises»

Iris Apfel (101) is a legend. She became a famous fashion icon with her impeccable style, big glasses and many chains around her neck. After studying art history, Apfel founded the textile company “Old World Weavers” with his wife. The documentary tells the colorful life of a flamboyant businesswoman and interior designer.
Documentary / 2014 / Amazon Prime /

10. “Karl Lagerfeld Draws His Life”

The late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld (1933-2019) has rarely been seen this close. In “Karl Lagerfeld Draws His Life,” you can see the brilliant designer sitting at his desk, recreating the most important memories and phases of his life in his sketchbook. It begins with her childhood spent in northern Germany and reaches the peak of her career at the Chanel fashion house.
Documentary / 2013 / Amazon Prime /

11. “September Issue”

The “September Issue” offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world-renowned fashion magazine: The documentary accompanies its editor-in-chief Anna Wintour (73) and her team during the creation of the most important “Vogue” issue of the year.
Documentary / 2009 / Amazon Prime / 1 hour 30 minutes

Source : Blick