Do you like fashion? Fashion transcends simple clothing, being a cultural expression and an artistic manifestation.
From high fashion shows to urban trends, fashion is constantly evolving, influencing and being influenced by different aspects of contemporary life.
And how about exploring films that explore the universe of fashion? Below, we present a list of 10 films that explore this fascinating world of fashion.
Films about fashion: top 10
Under the direction of Ridley Scott, “Casa Gucci” adapts the book “The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed,” chronicling the saga of the iconic Italian fashion house Gucci and its intricate family dynamics behind behind her.
Lady Gaga plays the role of Patrizia Reggiani, while Adam Driver plays Maurizio Gucci.
The film delves into the couple’s complex relationship, recounting the dispute for control of the brand and the tragic outcome with Maurizio’s murder.
In this satirical dramedy, director Robert Altman uses his signature style of fragmented storytelling, alternating multiple points of view and parallel plots.
The story takes place during Paris Fashion Week, where a murder occurs. The work was filmed during Paris Fashion Week and features an array of international stars, models and designers.
Some of the names are Anouk Aimée, Marcello Mastroianni, Sophia Loren, Kim Basinger, Stephen Rea, Lauren Bacall, Julia Roberts, Tim Robbins, Lili Taylor, Rupert Everett, Forest Whitaker and Sally Kellerman.
In addition to depicting the world of New York fashion, “The Devil Wears Prada” addresses power relations in this competitive environment.
The film follows a young college graduate (Anne Hathaway) who takes a job as a personal assistant to the powerful editor-in-chief of fashion magazine Runway (Meryl Streep).
The young woman begins to face challenges as she tries to adapt to the high fashion environment and the incessant demands of her uncompromising boss.
Ben Stiller directs and stars in this comedy that satirizes the fashion industry and celebrity culture.
In the plot, self-centered supermodel Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) is facing a crisis, having lost his No. 1 spot to a rising star (Owen Wilson).
To top it off, Zoolander is hired by a fashion mogul (Will Ferrell) who plans to brainwash him into assassinating the new Prime Minister of Malaysia, whose policies have prohibited them from maintaining cheap child labor.
The psychological horror film “Neon Demon” is directed by Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn.
The film stars Elle Fanning, who plays an aspiring model who moves to Los Angeles in search of success in the fashion industry. Her youth and beauty arouse admiration and envy, and she soon finds herself caught up in a competitive and cruel environment.
This Italian horror film, which takes place in the world of fashion, is considered a cinema classic.
Directed by maestro Mario Bava, “Six Women for the Murderer” is an example of giallo, a subgenre of Italian cinema known for presenting mysterious and stylized murders.
The plot develops around a series of brutal murders that took place in a prestigious Roman fashion house.
The classic musical “Cinderella in Paris” is directed by Stanley Donen and stars Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire.
Set in the world of Parisian fashion, the film follows a shy shop assistant (Hepburn) who is discovered by a fashion photographer (Astaire) and transforms into a successful model.
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the critically acclaimed film “Phantom Thread” stars award-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis and actress Vicky Krieps.
The story is set in London in the 1950s and revolves around a famous British haute couture designer (Day-Lewis), a meticulous and controlling man.
His life changes when he meets a young waitress (Krieps), who becomes his muse and lover.
Blow-Up – After that Kiss (1966)
A classic by the Italian master Michelangelo Antonioni, it won the Palme d’Or at the 1967 Cannes Film Festival.
The plot follows a fashion photographer who, while developing photos of a couple in a park, believes he has caught a crime in his lens. Intrigued, he returns to the scene and discovers a body, triggering an intriguing and suspenseful investigation.
Coco before Chanel (2009)
French biopic that portrays the life of the very famous and influential fashion designer Coco Chanel, considered one of the most influential people of the 20th century by Time magazine.
The film follows Chanel’s journey from her childhood growing up in an orphanage to her success in revolutionizing fashion by adopting men’s clothing, challenging the standards of the time.
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