On March 5, the film “Couture” starring Angelina Jolie, set in the midst of Paris Fashion Week, will be released in Ukrainian cinemas. We've collected five fascinating films about fashion that are worth seeing at least once in your life — from the satirical 90s film “Haute Couture” to the cult classic “The Devil Wears Prada.”
“High Fashion”, 1994
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Robert Altman's film is a frank satire on the world of fashion, where nothing is as it seems. The director applies his signature pseudo-documentary style, adding cameos to the film by Julia Roberts, Sophia Loren and Lauren Bacall – each of them appears in the image of a socialite who comes to Paris for Fashion Week after the death of Olivier de la Fontaine, the head of the city's fashion council… A bright, original film with luxurious actresses, viewing which will bring a lot of pleasure.
“The Devil Wears Prada “, 2006
This year, a new wave of attention has been focused on the cult film, because in the spring we will see the second part of “The Devil Wears Prada”. Recall that the first part of “The Devil Wears Prada” was released in 2006 and was based on the novel by Lauren Weisberger in 2003. Weisberger once worked as an assistant to Anna Wintour in the editorial office of American Vogue, so the inspiration for her book was the image of her former boss. The comedy, which told about the editorial office of the glossy magazine Runway and its editor-in-chief, the ruthless Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), gained wide recognition, and Meryl Streep received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical and an Oscar nomination. The film played a significant role in popularizing the fashion industry among a wide audience, and, what can I say, made working in a fashion magazine editorial office a dream come true for many girls and women who love fashion.
“Coco to Chanel”, 2009
If you want to delve into the history of fashion, you should pay attention to the film “Coco to Chanel” with a brilliant acting performance by Audrey Tautou as Coco Chanel. The film tells about the period when Chanel was just taking her first steps as a seamstress, long before she founded her own fashion house and forever changed the idea of the wardrobe of a modern woman.
A rare example of a biographical film about fashion, the film delves into the designer's inner world, revealing a moving and honest portrait of a woman who redefined femininity and left a legacy that still defines the style of generations. The film features exquisite cinematography, exquisite sets and costumes by designer Catherine Leterrier, whose work won the film a César Award.
“The Dressmaker”, 2015
Myrtle Dunnage (Kate Winslet) returns to her hometown in the Australian outback, where scandal and suspicion once drove her. For decades, she has been accused of the death of a classmate. Now she is Tilly: different, stronger, more refined. She appears as a couturier and a talented seamstress, and her spectacular arrival immediately attracts the attention of the townspeople.
This comedy-drama convincingly demonstrates: a dress is much more than just clothing. It is a weapon, a statement, a manifesto. By dressing the women of her town in luxurious outfits, Tilly not only changes their appearance – she returns them dignity and confidence. But behind the shine of the fabrics lies another goal – revenge on those who once broke her life. It is worth paying special attention to the ending of the film – it is difficult to forget.
“Personal Shopper”, 2016
“Personal Shopper” is a psychological thriller directed by Olivier Assayas, starring Kristen Stewart and dressed by Chanel. Kristen, Karl Lagerfeld's muse since the 2013 Métiers d'Art Paris show, plays the role of a personal assistant to the German supermodel and socialite, who is also haunted by the ghost of her deceased twin brother. Olivier Assayas won the Best Director award at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival for this film.