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With all of us social distancing, now is a good time to brush up on your fashion education.
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From in-depth documentaries to can't-put-down biographies, there are countless movies,
books, podcasts and TV series that can provide some much needed escape while you're
home isolating. Here are 40 options to check out now. the-
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The Devil Wears Prada (Available for rent on Amazon Prime, Youtube, iTunes and Vudu)
The tale of a ruthless magazine boss and lowly assistant never gets old, but the numerous
references to designers, photographers and other fashion "insider" details makes this worth
watching again and again.
13 Going on 30 (Available on Hulu, Amazon Prime, Youtube, iTunes and Vudu)
This classic 2004 flick chronicles a 13-year-old girl who gets to become a successful 30-
year-old fashion editor at a magazine called Poise, where she navigates all the complexities
of adulthood and love in New York City.
Coco Before Chanel (Available on Amazon Prime, Youtube, iTunes and Vudu)
The story of Coco Chanel's early life is captured in this drama film, which shows her
beginnings working at a local bar to designing hats for society ladies.
Yves Saint Laurent (Available on Amazon Prime, Youtube and iTunes)
Fashion lovers will rejoice seeing this biographical drama of designer Yves Saint Laurent play
out, which shows him and his business partner Pierre Berge navigate the French fashion
scene with the launch of their label.
Phantom Thread (Available on Amazon Prime, Youtube and Vudu)
Actor Daniel Day-Lewis' last movie before his retirement sees him play a dressmaker who
takes a young waitress as his muse, with tons of references to design and craft incorporated
throughout.
Prêt-à-Porter (Available on Amazon Prime, Youtube, iTunes and Vudu)
Few other films showcase the glitzy drama of Paris Fashion Week complete with models,
stars and designers from all over the world.
Gia (Available on Hulu, Amazon Prime, Youtube and iTunes)
Angeline Jolie gave one of her most memorable performances as Gia Marie Carangi., one of
America's first supermodels. Faye Dunaway as her agent Wilhelmina Cooper is icing on the
cake.
The Neon Demon (Available on Amazon Prime, Youtube, iTunes and Vudu)
While more of a horror/sci-fi film, fashion plays a big part thanks to Elle Fanning playing an
aspiring model who books shoots and shows throughout.
TV Series
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Styling Hollywood (Available on Netflix)
This series chronicles Jason Bolden and his partner's styling and interior design business,
with plenty of red carpet shots and cameos of clients like Taraji P. Henson and Ava DuVernay
seen throughout.
Next in Fashion (Available on Netflix)
Hosts Alexa Chung and Tan France are joined by guest judges like stylist Elizabeth Stewart
and Eva Chen to find the next great fashion designer in this competition series.
Project Runway (Available on Hulu, Bravo and Youtube TV)
The long-running design competition is currently hosted by Karlie Kloss and consists of
judges like Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell and Elaine Welteroth.
America's Next Top Model (Available on Hulu)
With more than 20 cycles under its belt, the original fashion reality show is a must-watch if
only for Tyra Banks' kooky antics, particularly in the first couple of seasons. ("Be quiet,
Tiffany!")
The Rachel Zoe Project (Available on Amazon Prime, Youtube and iTunes)
The OG of reality TV about styling, Rachel Zoe takes us inside her glamorous (and often
times hectic) life as she prepares for important fittings with celebrity clients.
What Not to Wear (Available on Hulu, Amazon Prime and Sling TV)
Stacy London and Clinton Kelly gave us 10 seasons of dramatic makeovers and fashion
inspiration. A reboot for 2020 on TLC is in the works.
Making the Cut (Available on Amazon Prime)
Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum return to TV with this big budget production to find the next global
fashion brand with judges that include Naomi Campbell, Carine Roitfeld and Nicole Richie.
DOCUMENTARIES
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McQueen (Available for rent on Amazon Prime, Youtube and Vudu)
Released in 2019, this film chronicles the life and career of the late designer Alexander
McQueen. Old interviews of McQueen are shown alongside clips of his most memorable
fashion shows.
Unzipped (Available on Amazon Prime, iTunes and Vudu)
One of the first fashion documentaries to shine a light on the industry, Unzipped follows
designer Isaac Mizrahi as he puts together his Fall 1994 collection and includes
appearances by supermodels Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Kate Moss and Christy
Turlington.
Jeremy Scott: The People's Designer (Available on Netflix and for rent on Amazon Prime)
This documentary captures the rise of Missouri-born designer Jeremy Scott and the
beginnings of his career which takes him from Paris to New York. Celeb cameos include
Miley Cyrus, Rihanna and Lady Gaga.
The Gospel According to Andre (Available on Hulu)
From his early life in the south to traveling the world as Editor-at-Large of Vogue, Andre
Leon Talley opens up about the adversities and difficulties he's faced to get to where he was
in his career.
Dior and I (Available on Amazon Prime and Hulu)
Designer Raf Simons gets ready to present his first collection for the house of Dior and
deals with the pressure that comes with such an important debut.
The First Monday in May (Available on Hulu)
Fashion's biggest night takes months to prepare, and this documentary follows Anna
Wintour and MET curator Andrew Bolton as they get ready to premiere the museum's
exhibition "China: Through the Looking Glass."
The September Issue (Available on Youtube and Amazon Prime)
Cameras follow the happenings inside the Vogue offices as they working on putting out the
magazine's biggest issue of the year and how it all comes comes together.
Very Ralph (Available on HBO Now)
This documentary features interviews with fashion luminaries like Anna Wintour and Calvin
Klein who weigh in on Ralph Lauren's career, from his humble beginnings in the Bronx to 50
years later as a global brand.
BOOKS
The Battle of Versailles by Robin Givhan (https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Versailles-

American-Stumbled-Spotlight/dp/1250062322)
Washington Post fashion critic Robin Givhan details the importance and influence of the
Battle of Versailles in Paris between American and French designers.
Scenes from the Fashionable World by Kennedy Fraser

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ebook/dp/B00H6JHS8A)
One of the pioneers of fashion writing, author Kennedy Fraser's essays observe the the
world of fashion through a critical and analytical lens.
D.V. by Diana Vreeland (https://www.amazon.com/D-V-Diana-Vreeland/dp/0306812630)
Legendary Harper's Bazaar and Vogue editor Diana Vreeland takes us through her
rollercoaster journey and her love of fashion in this poignant autobiography.
The Beautiful Fall by Alicia Drake (https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Fall-Fashion-

Genius-Glorious/dp/0316001856)
The fashion scene in Paris in the '70s was like no other, and this book documents all the
drama and happenings that were going on during this glorious time.
Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas (https://www.amazon.com/Fashionopolis-Price-Fashion-

Future-Clothes/dp/0735224013)
Acclaimed fashion author Dana Thomas examines and investigates the damage the apparel
industry has wreaked upon the world and the environment.
Kaiser Karl by Raphaëlle Bacqué (https://www.amazon.com/Kaiser-Karl-Life-

Lagerfeld/dp/1788840704)
Released in an english translation earlier this year, Kaiser Karl is an in-depth biography of
the late Karl Lagerfeld and captures the man behind the dark sunglasses and mysterious
exterior to uncover his illustrious life and career.
I.M.: A Memoir by Isaac Mizrahi (https://www.amazon.com/I-M-Memoir-Isaac-

Mizrahi/dp/1250074088)
Designer Isaac Mizrahi's memoir is an astute and often times hilarious look into his life and
career in the '90s.
The End of Fashion by Teri Agens (https://www.amazon.com/End-Fashion-Marketing-

Clothing-Business/dp/0060958200)
A must-read book for any fashion lover and/or student, Agens lays bare how fashion
fundamentally changed from its French roots to mass consumerism in this in-depth look at
the industry.
PODCASTS
"Fashion No Filter" (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fashion-no-filter/id1183345770)
Witty fashion journalists Camille Charriere and Monica Ainley offer their take on the week's
most important fashion headlines while giving insight into the many ways the industry
operates thanks to interviews with experts and fashion insiders.
"Dior Talks" (https://podcasts.dior.com/)
In this series of podcasts, Dior invites friends of the house to discuss subjects like feminism
and art. Guests include Maria Grazia Chiuri, Judy Chicago and artist Tracey Emin.
"The Memory Of... With John Galliano" (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-

memory-of-with-john-galliano/id1401921399)
Episodes in this podcast coincide with the debut of a new runway collection, where artistic
director John Galliano articulates all of his inspirations for the season.
"Fashion Victims" (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fashion-victims-

podcast/id1489416686)
Haute le Mode's Luke Meagher teams up with Darnell Jamal to dish all the fashion and
news and gossip we care about with his signature "sassy and analytical" approach.
"American Fashion Podcast" (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/american-fashion-

podcast/id887026695)
Hosted by Charles Beckwith and Cathy Schepis, "AFP" delves into the world of fashion
through interviews with top industry names with an emphasis on sustainability and
innovation.
"Pop Fashion" (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-fashion/id837829637)
Lisa Rowan (a former vintage store owner) and stylist Kaarin Vembar discuss fashion news
through the lens of pop culture while tackling topics about business and creativity.
"The Road Less Travelled" (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-road-less-

travelled/id1481594982)
Season 2 of "The Road Less Travelled," the podcast by the British heritage brand Belstaff,
launched this week and is hosted by the documentary filmmaker Reggie Yates. Guests
include Riz Ahmed, James Norton and Mark Strong who discuss topics like overcoming
adversity and what it takes to succeed.
"The Collector's House" (https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-collectors-

house/id1431920149)
This weekly podcast by luxury retailer MatchesFashion features interviews with some of the
most creative fashion professionals in the industry to discuss their backgrounds and stories.
Guests include Susie Lau, Nick Knight and Venetia Scott.
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The Best Movies, Documentaries and Books for Fashion Lovers - PAPER 3/28/20, 5)50 AM

FA S H I O N (H TTPS :/ / W W W. PA P ERM A G . CO M/FAS HI O N/)

40 Fashion Movies, Books and

The Devil Wears Coronavirus(/coronavirus)

13 Going on 30 (Available on Hulu, Amazon Prime, Youtube, iTunes and Vudu)

Yves Saint Laurent (Available on Amazon Prime, Youtube and iTunes)

Phantom Thread (Available on Amazon Prime, Youtube and Vudu)

Prêt-à-Porter (Available on Amazon Prime, Youtube, iTunes and Vudu)

Gia (Available on Hulu, Amazon Prime, Youtube and iTunes)

Styling Hollywood | OEcial Trailer | NetGix

Styling Hollywood (Available on Netflix)

Next in Fashion (Available on Netflix)

Project Runway (Available on Hulu, Bravo and Youtube TV)

America's Next Top Model (Available on Hulu)

Making the Cut (Available on Amazon Prime)

MCQUEEN | OEcial Trailer

McQueen (Available for rent on Amazon Prime, Youtube and Vudu)

Unzipped (Available on Amazon Prime, iTunes and Vudu)

The Gospel According to Andre (Available on Hulu)

Dior and I (Available on Amazon Prime and Hulu)

The First Monday in May (Available on Hulu)

The September Issue (Available on Youtube and Amazon Prime)

Very Ralph (Available on HBO Now)

The Battle of Versailles by Robin Givhan (https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Versailles-

Scenes from the Fashionable World by Kennedy Fraser

D.V. by Diana Vreeland (https://www.amazon.com/D-V-Diana-Vreeland/dp/0306812630)

The Beautiful Fall by Alicia Drake (https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Fall-Fashion-

Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas (https://www.amazon.com/Fashionopolis-Price-Fashion-

Kaiser Karl by Raphaëlle Bacqué (https://www.amazon.com/Kaiser-Karl-Life-

I.M.: A Memoir by Isaac Mizrahi (https://www.amazon.com/I-M-Memoir-Isaac-

The End of Fashion by Teri Agens (https://www.amazon.com/End-Fashion-Marketing-

"Fashion No Filter" (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fashion-no-filter/id1183345770)

"Dior Talks" (https://podcasts.dior.com/)

"The Memory Of... With John Galliano" (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-

"Fashion Victims" (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fashion-victims-

"American Fashion Podcast" (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/american-fashion-

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