When most people hear the word documentary, they automatically think back to their school days, sat in History class trying not to fall asleep whilst watching a documentary on 1930's Britain. Documentaries are meant to be entertaining and educational and worth a watch, and contrary to popular belief, fashion documentaries are just that.
They don't just show you all the 'pretty clothes' and the glitz and glamour, as many people assume. They allow you to get to know the designers and their brands that they like to keep oh so private. The documentaries themselves offer a more in-depth look at the people and the industry they work in, unlike having a short interview which doesn't let you get a feel of what the deisgners and the industry is truly like.
From haute couture and high fashion magazines to street style and subcultures, there's a docmentary for everyone. With the recent BBC2 series following British Vogue editor, Alexandra Shulman and the Centenary issue of Vogue, we got the buzz and decided to list some of our favourite fashion films...
When Raf Simons took up the role of artistic director at Dior in 2012, he only had a mere eight weeks to create his first Haute Couture collection - a task that normally takes six months. A film by Frédéric Tcheng, the director behind Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel documents every aspect of the fashion house from the introduction of Simons to the brand, to the creation of the collection and a behind-the-scenes look into the Dior atelier where Simons' vision came to a reality.
Vera Wang, Christian Louboutin and Diane von Furstenberg are just a few of the many big fashion names that make an appearance at the iconic Fifth Avenue emporium that is Bergdorf Goodman's. From the production behind the stunning Christmas window displays to following the fashion office and the legendary Linda Fargo, you're given an access all areas look into how the store operates. This truly is the ultimate fashion fantasy.
Bill Cunningham, the original street style photographer stars in this feature-length documentary where you get to embark on a day in the life of the legendary photographer. The film follows Cunningham round New York City in his infamous blue janitor's jacket whilst patrolling the streets to find the best dressed. If you had style, he would discreetly pounce and snap a photo and if lucky enough you would be featured on his weekly street style round-up in the New York Times style section. Cunningham keeps to himself, not revealing much about his personal life but it's his humblesness and passion for the job that is magic to watch.
The documentary that started it all... The September Issue. For anyone that has a love for fashion, at one point, it's their dream to be working at Vogue. Filmmaker, Cutler goes behind the scenes at the fashion bible and a real-life look at Anna Wintour and the power she has over the industry whilst seeing what it takes to produce the Septeber 2007 issue. At that time, it would be the magazines biggest with 840 pages.
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