Three must-watch fashion documentaries on Netflix
We’ve all been there after a long day – you
slump in front of the television, put on the three billionth re-run of come dine
with me or big bang theory, barely concentrating as you inhale your dinner and take
comfort from the familiar format. Repeat until bedtime, when you’re aware
you’ve wasted four hours in the front of the TV without really learning or even
particularly enjoying any of it.
These times have their value, but I’ve been
increasingly aware that it’s a habit I’ve fallen into oh too regularly. I was
beginning to crave shows that taught me something, shows that inspired me or
gave me further insight into a world I only knew a passing amount about. Enter
Netflix, stage right. Alongside my boyfriend, we’ve made it our mission to
scroll past the familiar sitcoms and make it to the documentaries section,
where we’ve been devouring sartorial shows like they’re going out of well,
fashion. Here are the three that have most stuck with me -
Advanced
Style
Based on the phenomenal success of the blog
by Ari Seth Cohen, Advanced Style explores the lives of some of his most well
known women, all aged over 60 but approaching fashion with insane vigour. I
defy anyone who is feeling lackluster about their personal style or wardrobe
not to feel inspired by these women – they are vital, energetic and totally in
love with fashion, advocating how important it is to prioritise having fun with
what you’re wearing over following the latest trends. While the documentary
doesn’t really break any new ground on it’s own, it’s an uplifting watch that
reminds the watcher that you really are only as old as you allow yourself to
feel.
The
September Issue
As far as I’m concerned, Anna Wintour is up
there with some of my biggest life inspirations – it takes a brave woman to
dedicate her life so fully to the world of journalism and fashion, ruthlessly
making decisions without diminishing any respect from her team. ‘The September
Issue’ is a refreshingly honest insight into life in the offices of the world’s
most influential fashion magazine, and will have you rooting for the editors
throughout as they attempt to sate Anna’s desire for only the best work. Trust me, that unimpressed stare and sharp
bob will strike awestruck fear into even the hardest of hearts.
Dior
and I
One to show your partner or friend who
scoffs at fashion being frivolous and lightweight, ‘Dior & I’ is evidence
that dressmaking really is an art form of epic proportions. We go inside the
couture team as they prepare for fashion week, examining the intricate
processes that go into every single garment and the sheer creative vision that
is imperative for such a brand. When showtime comes, your jaw will drop at the
setting – 1000s and 1000s of freshly cut flowers, woven together to form a room
that is literally bursting with blooms. It’s truly something like magic.
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