11 Of The Most Fashionable Films And Series On Netflix
BAZAAR rounds up the chicest documentaries, shows and movies on Netflix right now to help you get your fashion fix during self-isolation…
With the Coronavirus outbreak gaining momentum on a daily basis, we can think of no better time to Netflix and chill. We’ve rounded up the very best fashion films and series the streaming platform has to offer, to ensure you get your fashion fix during self-isolation.
So get some popcorn and settle in – this list is for you, fashionistas!
1) Self Made (2020)
This Netflix miniseries tells the inspiring tale of Madam C.J Walker, America’s first female self-made millionaire who founded a hair care line for black women. Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer plays the role of the inspiring African-American entrepreneur who overcame the overwhelming obstacles and prejudices black women faced at the turn-of-the-century to attain astounding success.
2) Franca: Chaos and Creation (2016)
An intimate documentary offering a rare, behind-the scenes glimpse into the life of one of the world’s most prolific Editors; the late Franca Sozzani. Directed by Francesco Carrozini, Franca’s only child, the film sheds light on the everyday demands of working in the world’s most glamourous industry from a personal perspective.
3) The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (2018)
A riveting series that brings to life the tragic event that shook the fashion world to the core: the brutal assassination of Gianni Versace right outside his Miami Beach mansion in 1992. The true crime anthology series gives us an in-depth look into the events that unfolded in the life of serial killer Andrew Cunanan leading up to murder and offers glimpses into lives of Gianni and Donatella Versace.
4) Next In Fashion (2020)
Hosted by Alexa Chung and Tan France, this reality series features 18 designers who compete with one another for a highly coveted prize which includes $250,000 and the chance to be stocked on Net-a-Porter. Alexa and Tan bring on some of the biggest names in the fashion world in each episode to partake in the judging process including the likes of Prabal Gurung, Monique Lhullier, Tommy Hilfiger and Philip Lim.
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5) The Great Gatsby (2013)
Set in the Roaring Twenties, Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby oozes the iconic decade’s irresistible glamour. Styled by Academy Award-winning costume designer Catherine Martin (who also happens to be Luhrmann’s wife), the star-studded blockbuster features 1,200 suits from Brook’s Brothers, 40 dresses designed by Miuccua Prada and a bespoke diamond encrusted headpiece from Tiffany & Co.
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6) Miss Americana (2020)
Considered one of the biggest cultural icons of her generation, Taylor Swift is one of the most successful music artists of our time. This documentary takes us behind-the-scene into the lives of one of the world’s most reconisable faces and gives us an eye-opening look at Taylor’s life, her dedication and the challenges she has faced growing up in the spotlight.
7) Dries (2017)
A never-seen-before look into the professional and private life of one of the world’s most successful independent designers; Dries Van Noten. For the first time ever, viewers are allowed to enter the low-key designer’s home and atelier to understand the ingenious creative process behind his exquisite collections
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8) Gossip Girl (2007-2012)
This cult-classic teen series from the noughties is known for its impeccable fashion. Showcasing the lives of Manhattan’s elite, the show brought together the crème de la crème of the hottest designer pieces, oftentimes straight off the runway. We still haven’t decided who has the better closet: S or B?
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9) SATC (2008)
Styled by Patricia Field, the SATC series is revered in the industry for its impeccable fashion. The movie, released four years after the series finale, embodies the fashion-forward spirit of the series and delivers a feature length Hollywood blockbuster, filled with love, heartbreak, friendship and lots and lots of wishlist-worthy designer fashion.
10) Jeremy Scott: The People’s Designer (2015)
An in-depth look at the incredible story of Moschino’s Creative Director, Jeremy Scott. Born in rural Missouri, rejected by FIT for ‘lack of creativity and originality’, Jeremy Scott went on to become the first-ever American to take the helm of a major Italian brand. Featuring industry and family insiders alike, this movie documents the designer’s meteoric rise to the “King of Pop Fashion”.
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11) Maddman: The Steve Madden Story (2017)
This documentary chronicles the rise, fall and comeback of Steve Madden, the shoe designer and business mogul behind his eponymous billion-dollar footwear empire. With a career spanning 27 years, Madden is one industry insider who literally has done it all, and this documentary shows us just how the business-savvy creative has managed to stay on top despite all the hurdles.