​11 Documentaries All Fashion Lovers Should Watch
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​11 Documentaries All Fashion Lovers Should Watch

In case you want to watch something other than "The Devil Wears Prada."

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​11 Documentaries All Fashion Lovers Should Watch
Tommy Hilfiger

If you love fashion, then you probably try to find as many movies about the industry as possible. This can sometimes be difficult, and if you're like me, you just end up watching "The Devil Wears Prada" for the millionth time. In case you're looking for something new, here are 11 documentaries about the fashion industry that will give you an inside look at what actually happens behind closed doors.

1. "The September Issue"

If you liked the movie "The Devil Wears Prada," then you’re going to love this documentary about the real-life happenings at Vogue. Watch Anna Wintour and friends behind-the-scenes as they create the very important "September issue."

2. "Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's"


This film gives an inside look behind the iconic store Bergdorf Goodman. It features numerous fashion icons, from Karl Lagerfeld to Diane von Furstenberg, and it is not something to be missed if you love anything fashion.

3. "Bill Cunningham New York"


Famous New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham is captured in this documentary as he captures images around town. Famous figures such as Anna Wintour and David Rockefeller appear in this film as well to comment about Cunningham.

4. "Mademoiselle C"

This documentary shows how former Vogue Paris Editor-in-Chief Carine Roitfeld moved to New York to launch her own magazine, CR Fashion Book. Watch as she reveals how much work it really takes to create something new in the fashion industry.

5. "Unzipped"

In this film, we get a glimpse of what goes into producing a fashion line. Issac Mizrahi plans his fall collection while famous supermodels and actors surround him as he works.

6. "Dior and I"

Get an inside look at what happened when Raf Simmons became the new Creative Director of Dior. See what goes on at the fashion house as Simmons undergoes his daily tasks.

7. "Iris"

This fun documentary shows the world of Iris Apfel, a famous interior designer and style icon. She is witty and always makes bold statements with her outfits, which is why she deserved her own film.

8. "Yves Saint Laurent"

If the title doesn’t give it away, this film is about the life of the legendary fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. Watch how he becomes the famous man he is, and get to know the man behind the name.

9. "Valentino: The Last Emperor"

This documentary shows all aspects of fashion designer Valentino Garavini’s life, including his relationships and business life. It follows him during the last two years of his time as a designer, and details his relationship with his partner Giancarlo Giammetti.

10. "Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel"

Diana Vreeland has become famous for her work at Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, and this film documents both her life and career as she created her legacy.

11. "The Tents"

Get a behind-the-scenes look at New York Fashion Week in this documentary. See how it got started and how it became what it is today as models and designers execute their fashion shows.

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