While we sit at home and go about our daily lives in quarantine, a little entertainment can’t hurt – luckily the fashion world has plenty of legendary designers, editors and economic miracles in store! With these documentaries we learn more about Lagerfeld, Naomi Campbell, Anna Wintour and Co.
“Karl Lagerfeld – A Legend” (2019)
Just a fashion designer? Karl Lagerfeld was more than that! As a fashion designer, photographer, publisher, interior designer, costume designer and trendsetter, he lived out his creativity on a daily basis. Here is his story…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsMn1F-MWhE
“On red soles with Christian Louboutin” (2019)
Everyone knows the shoes with the bright red soles, but who is actually behind them? In this documentary, Louboutin himself explains his shoe craft and his work philosophy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B-n50d8HCQ
“The era of the supermodels” (2014)
Become a global superstar practically overnight? Top models like Naomi Campbell or Claudia Schiffer experienced exactly that: an era of supermodels…
“Catwalk” (1995)
…and what does a model’s everyday life look like? In “Catwalk” , Robert Leacock films the lifestyle of Christy Turlington and her supermodel friends during Spring/Summer Fashion Week 1994.
“7 Days Out: Haute couture fashion show by Chanel” (2018)
Haute couture is the supreme discipline of a fashion designer. “7 Days Out” shows the Chanel fashion show and offers unique insights into the craft of haute couture.
“Jeremy Scott: The People’s Designer” (2015)
“I want people to have fun!” is the motto of Moschino designer Jeremy Scott. This documentary shows how he brings fun and creativity to the catwalk.
“Franca: Chaos and Creation” (2016)
Franca Sozzani was one of the most important personalities in the fashion industry. As editor-in-chief of Italian Vogue, she not only made headlines, but also produced photo series that moved the world.
“Dior and I” (2014)
2012 marked a new beginning for designer Raf Simons: the Belgian designer created his first haute couture collection for the House of Dior. We can see how he does here.
“The True Cost” (2015)
Cheap clothing costs human lives – “The True Cost” reveals the true price of fast fashion and documents how the clothes of cheap fashion are made.
“The September Issue” (2009)
What goes on behind the scenes at the American Vogue editorial office and is boss Anna Wintour really such a dragon? “The September Issue” shows the production of the most important Vogue issue of the year.
“Yves Saint Laurent” (2014)
Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized the fashion scene with his collections and gave the female sex a new expression. This film portrays the life of the fashion designer.
“Alexander McQueen” (2018)
Art, extravagance and plenty of emotion: Alexander McQueen conveyed what only a few designers bring to the catwalk. This documentary shows the fearless creations and fashion shows of Alexander McQueen.
“The First Monday in May” (2018)
Every year, the Metropolitan Museum of Art throws a big party on the first Monday in May: the Met Gala. Find out how this spectacle of unique fashion, big celebrities and art comes about in “The First Monday in May”.
“Fashion activism: another fashion is possible” (2016)
Since the 1990s, major fashion brands have relied on producing as cheaply as possible in very poor countries. In order to fight for a different kind of fashion, Arte goes in search of new designers and companies that stand for fair production.
“My life – Jil Sander” (2004)
Fancy an exciting history lesson? Here, Jil Sander talks about her rise in the fashion world and her career as the Queen of Less.
“Bernard Arnault: Chairman and CEO of LVMH” (2018)
Global leader in the luxury goods industry, a portfolio of over 70 brands and a turnover of around 47 billion euros – Bernard Arnault is the CEO and Chairman of LVMH and one of the most important figures in the fashion industry.
“Sneakers – Just For Kicks” (2005)
“And the Nikes on my feet keep my cypher complete”, rapper Mac Miller once sang. This documentary reflects true sneaker love!
“How to get a Job at Vogue with Alexa Chung” (2016)
“The Devil Wears Prada” makes one thing clear: jobs at fashion magazines are not easy. In this YouTube series, Alexa Chung shows how her dream job at Vogue could still work out.
“Antifashion 90s” (2012)
Fashion is not just about frills and rhinestones! Avant-garde fashion stands for androgynous and other kinds of design. Fashion designers such as Rei Kawakubo, Rick Owens and Raf Simons explain their vision here.
“Fashion beats morals – how fair is our clothing?” (2016)
Disasters have been occurring in textile factories for years. The documentary “Fashion beats morals – how fair is our clothing?” meets young designers who prefer to have their fashion produced fairly and shows an alternative to fast fashion.
