Must-Watch Flicks for Every Fashion Lover
Just like the saying “a woman can never have enough shoes,” you can never have enough to watch! Check out our list of fashion-related movies and shows.
Movies
Breakfast At Tiffany’s (1961)
Audrey Hepburn stars in this iconic 1961 movie as NYC socialite Holly Golightly. The film immortalized the little black dress and diamond necklace as a timeless classic and solidified Hepburn as a fashion icon forever.
Clueless (1995)
Netflix
It’s 2020 and Cher and Dionne remain our forever 90s fashion icons. Though the movie was released just over 25 years ago, these looks featured in this film are in and more on-trend than ever. Check this one out for some amazing wardrobe inspo.
The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
This is the mother of all fashion movies. The movie stars Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, the editor- in- chief of Runway, a fictional magazine based on Vogue in the early 2000s. Anne Hathaway plays her assistant, a job referred to as one “a million girls would kill for.” An unfashionable bookworm, Hathaway’s character could not appear more wrong for the job. The story follows her struggle to keep up with Priestly’s demands in her first year as an assistant.
Ocean’s Eight (2018)
Hulu
This Ocean’s 11 remake focuses on a team of criminals banding together in an attempt to steal a $150-million dollar necklace during the middle of the Met Gala. The movie features a star studded, all-female cast, with Sandra Bullock leading the team. Costume designer Sarah Edward outdid herself creating 8 distinctive wardrobes for all of the women, including each of their Met Gala looks. This is a must see for any fashion lover.
TV Shows
Sex and the City (1998 – 2004)
This girls night favorite follows a group of four New York women navigating their lives together through relationships, sex and the trials of social life as professional, single women in the late 1990s. The fashion in this series was nothing less than influential, featuring all major household names in fashion including Carrie Bradshaw’s signature Manolo Blahnik.
Gossip Girl (2007 – 2012)
Netflix
Xoxo! This show followed the extravagant lives of teenagers living in Manhattan’s famous Upper East Side in the late 2000s. It was an instant hit and quickly created two fashion icons of the decade, the best on-screen frenemies Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf. The show featured multiple characters in the fashion industry and cameos from real life NYC socialites.
Making the Cut (2020)
Making The Cut is the new Project Runway. A group of designers compete in New York, Paris, and Tokyo to win $1 million and a mentorship with Amazon to bring their clothing brand to a new level. Be sure to read our interview with one of the top three finalists from the show, Sander Bos!
Scream Queens (2015 – 2016)
Hulu
This comedy-slasher show followed the sorority sisters of Kappa Kappa Tau at the fictional Wallace University as the school faces a series of murders connected to the sorority house. The dedication to style is practically cultish with the writers even going so far as to name the show group of mean girls “The Chanels.” The pink fur jackets, coordinated group ensembles and endless accessories - this one is a must-watch.
Queer Eye (2018 – Present)
Netflix
This Netflix reboot is THE makeover show right now. Not only are the fab five transforming looks, they create spaces, teach life skills, and transform the lives of these participants. You get an amazing makeover show, heartwarming moments and fashion and life tips all in one show. What more could you ask for?
Euphoria (2019 – Present)
This show follows a group of teens struggling with dark realities of life with plots exploring everything from addiction to gender identity to abusive relationships and so much more. Every character’s style is perfectly curated for them by costume designer Heidi Bivens, making the characters feel even more real. The 2 piece sets, the Halloween costumes, the prom looks and everything in between are unmatched.
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