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Watch These 9 Documentaries To Properly Welcome In Fashion Week

Enrich your understanding of fashion history through the stories of legends and icons.

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Watch These 9 Documentaries To Properly Welcome In Fashion Week
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February and March welcomes the commencement of fashion week, as designers light up the runways with new thematic couture and expressive oeuvre. Individuals with various backgrounds and cultural knowledge contribute to the industry, forming ties among artists and creators. Watch these documentaries if you are interested in enriching your fashion history knowledge or celebrating fashion week.

1. "Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel" (2011)

Observe the momentous changes that occurred during the 20th century through the eyes of fashion legacy, Diana Vreeland. The film documents how t issues of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar methodically reflected Vreeland's powerful taste, as she served Editor-in-Chief for years before consulting the the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

2. "Bill Cunningham New York" (2010)

An intimate portrait of New York City's most prominent street-style photographer, Bill Cunningham. This documentary details the personal life and career of Mr. Cunningham, as well as his everlasting influence on fashion photography and journalism.

3. "The First Monday in May" (2016)

The annual Met Gala intertwines the pageantry of fashion with the cultural significance of art, sprinkling societal luminaries dressed in designer gowns and couture masterpieces. The film documents the months leading up to the event, requiring endless amounts of researching, travelling and negotiating, all done by the designated curator.

4. "Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's" (2013)

New York City's famous luxury department store has a historic place on 5th Avenue. This documentary explores the founding of the store, the glamorous clientele and the experts who dedicate their creative talents in building the window display.

5. "The September Issue" (2009)

This documentary follows Anna Wintour with her team of Vogue contributors, as they prepare for the largest issue release of the fashion season. The behind-the-scenes drama depicts the multitude of creative efforts needed for the iconic magazine.

6. "Dior and I" (2014)

Designer Raf Simons and his team of gifted artisans join forces to create his first haute couture collection for Christian Dior. The documentary details the journey of the new artistic director as well as the fanciful world of Parisian atelier.

7. "Unzipped" (1995)

The creative process of designer, Isaac Mizarah,i illustrates a mixing of cinematic influences and thematic nostalgia. The films follows the trials and tribulations of the designer during the peak of "The Supermodel" era as well as humorously shady exchanges within his social circle.

8. "Advanced Style" (2014)


Personal style and aging do not necessarily have a direct correlation, as the vibrant personas of seven New York inhabitants celebrate create individuality and youthful spirituality.

9. "House of Z" (2017)

This film depicts the life and career of Zac Posen, detailing controversies and public scandals the designer had to face. The dashing dress designer elaborates upon family trouble, financial mishaps and a wonderful comeback.

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