{ "title": [ "Fashion industry and culture", "Fiction movies and mini-series", "Competition formats and other distractions" ] , "date": 1783138888 , "author": "Alex VB" , "content": [ [ "p", "This list is one of four sections in our Couture on the screen watchlist. We regularly update the list so feel free to bookmark this page! Items marked with a triple flower (⁂) are new." ] , [ "p-hidden", "Documentaries about fashion tell you what the industry thinks of itself. Fiction tells you what the wider culture wants fashion to represent, which is a different question and one that shifts from decade to decade." ] , [ "p", "In works of fiction, the lens of society is more prevalent and judging, revealing more of the society's complex relationship with fashion, those who shape it, and what the wider culture expects fashion to represent. ." ] , [ "hr" ] , [ "ul", [ "" , "La Maison (2024) ■■□□□
A contemporary interpretation of The collection (see below), set in modern Paris. Despite an impressive cast of French actors, the series suffers from a lack of wit and probably tries too hard to be the "French succession"." , "La Maison (2024) ■■□□□
A contemporary interpretation of The collection (see below), set in modern Paris. Despite an impressive cast of French actors, the series suffers from a lack of wit and probably tries too hard to be the "French succession"." , "The new look (2024) ■■□□□
Well executed, the show draws a parallel between the contrasting personalities and challenges of Christian Dior and Coco Chanel." , "Cristóbal Balenciaga (2024) ■■■□□
The six-episode Spanish series depicts the character and obsessions of the man Dior called "the master of us all", highlighting the tension between craftmanship and business imperatives." , "その着せ替え人形は恋をする / My dress-up darling (2022,2025) ■■■■□
Japanese animated series. Cute romcom with background hints on sewing, styling, photo shooting, etc. Perfect for teens who are into cosplay." , "House of Gucci (2021) ■■□□□
A dramatization of the Gucci family's downfall as owners of the brand." , "Halston (2021) ■■■□□
Mini-series. Good portrayal of the rise and decline of a visionary designer who aspired to be the new Balenciaga, only to be consumed by the very American mass-market retail fashion system that financed his success and fame." , "Haute couture (2021) ■■■□□
A modern-day fairy tale set in a French couture atelier." , "Phantom thread (2017) ■■□□□
Slightly disturbing psychological movie, depicting the downward spiral of a fashion designer losing his sanity to his art." , "The collection (2016) ■■■□□
Family drama set in post-war France, opposing two brothers. British production. Despite obvious potential, the show was unfortunately cancelled after the first season." , "Saint-Laurent (2014) ■□□□□
Acclaimed by French critics, we found this Saint-Laurent too long and too absorbed into its own aesthetics, and the remarkable acting of Gaspard Ulliel, to be truly enjoyable." , "Yves Saint-Laurent (2014) ■■□□□
A slightly better narrative than its competitor of the same year. The movie loses itself in the relationship with Pierre Bergé rather than exploring the creative side of the designer. One extra star for the soundtrack." , "Coco before Chanel (2009) ■■■□□
The more we learn about Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, the less we like her." , "The devil wears Prada (2006) ■■■■■
The crazy world of fashion glam, from the magazine perspective. Still accurate against many anecdotes from runway backstages today. Also Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci. All is said." , "In the mood for love (2000) ■■■■■
The twenty-three cheongsams worn by Maggie Cheung in this movie perfectly illustrate how fashion can act as a language. If you appreciate Chinese dresses (and Hong Kong), Nancy Kwan also sports fabulous cheongsams in the world of Suzie Wong (1960)." , "Prêt-à-porter (1994) □□□□□
This movie fails on all fronts. There are simply no words." , "Pretty Woman (1990) ■□□□□
Pretty Woman's rodeo drive scene did set a new standard in the transformation-as-aspiration archetype, where we play that reverse game and pretend a wardrobe swap can empower a person." , "&#xrget='_blank' href='https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080365'>American Gigolo (1980) ■■□□□
The film that launched the global career of Giorgio Armani." , "Who are you Polly Maggoo? (1966) ■■■■□
Fashion photographer William Klein directs a satirical, surrealist mocumentary about the life of a young American model in Paris." , "Funny face (1957) ■■■□□
Before Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, another formidable editor-in-chief whisked another clumsy-smart girl off to Paris. This time, it was Audrey Hepburn." ] , "" ] ] }