Non are documentaries or biopic, yet In these films, fashion is the protagonist. Sometimes declared, other times thinner, but always central. This summer, taking advantage of the holidays, there are no more excuses: It is time to recover fashion films that every enthusiast (and not) must have seen.
From the great classics that have marked the collective imagination to the most recent digressions, including aesthetics, style and vision of the author. The review of fashion films to see (or review) in the summer of 2025.
Cinderella in Paris (1957)
Audrey Hepburn And Fred Astaire They sign a musical in Technicolor which is also a Parisian fashion declaration of love. Hubert de dresses Givenchy, The poses inspired by Harper’s Bazaar, the romantic dream between photography and haute couture: Funny face And The very origin of the imaginary fashion at the cinema. Elegant, ironic, timeless.
Available on: Apple TV
Audrey Hepburn in Givenchy.
The devil wears Prada (2006)
You cannot say fashion enthusiasts without ever having seen this film. Waiting for the sequelcoming in 2026, it is good to make a review of the film that inspired entire generations of fashion editor. Whether you want a transformation to the Andy Sachs or a wardrobe from Miranda Priestly, The iconic outfits signed by Patricia Field (Sex and the City costume designer among many) are still a source of inspiration today.
Available on: Disney+
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt ne The devil dresses Prada.
Blow-up (1966)
Michelangelo Antonioni tells Swinging Sixties London through the gaze of a fashion photographer. Androgini looks, miniskirts, iconic models and an explosive color palette do Blow-up a living archive of the style 60s. Today more trendy than ever.
Available on: Apple TV
David Hemmings and Verushka in Blow-up, 1966.
Zoolander (2001)
Fashion is costume, but it can also be nice. Under The most hilarious parody of the fashion systemin Zoolander A world is hidden built with tailoring precision. From total monochrome look to trench animaliers, excess becomes aesthetic. Fashion is absolute protagonist, even when it is teased. A fun and ruthless cult, which marked the 2000s.
Available on: Amazon Prime
The iconic parade of Zoolander.
Who are you, Polly Maggoo? (1966)
Sigira surreal and ultra chic of the Paris of fashion, shot by William Klein, photographer at the debut as a director. Each shot is a cover imageeach dress an idea look. A completely black and white, it is an avant -garde film that has anticipated many codes of fashion publishing. On the hunt for similarities and referencesfor the most pressing enthusiasts.
Available on: Amazon Prime
The poster of the film, 1966. (Photo by Lmpc via Getty Images)
To Bigger Splash (2015)
Tilda Swinton, Dakota Johnson And Ralph Fiennes interpret a sensual drama where fashion (signed Dior And Raf Simons) tells the inner conflicts of the characters. Spectacular but always credible looks, including transparencies, swimwear and flax shirts perfect for a escapist and magnetic aesthetic. Shot in Pantelleria, It is the movie to see before making the suitcaseto recreate that aesthetic quiet luxury ante litteram on the big screen.
Available on: Amazon Prime
One of the many sophisticated looks of Tilda Swinton in A Bigger Splash.
I Tenenbaums (2001)
In THE Teenbaums The style is not a detail, but a narrative element To all respects. Each character wears an aesthetic uniform that reflects identity, neurosis and family membership. Above all, Margot Tenenbaum: fur coat, moccasins and absent gaze made it an indie style icon. Between nostalgia and very studied palettes, in full style Wes Anderson, It is one of the most fashionable films in the history of cinema, even without having ever declared such.
Available on: Disney+
The different, but not accidental looks, in THE Tenenbaums.
Prêt-à-porter (1994)
Shot during Paris Fashion Week, Prêt-à-porter And The choral and sharp portrait of the fashion industry signed by Robert Altman. Between real models, authentic fashion shows and a cast that includes Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Kim Basinger and Lauren Bacall, the film mixes fiction and reality to tell the background of the 90s fashion system.
Available on: Apple TV
Sophia Loren in Prêt-à-porter – 1994.
Poor creatures! (2023)
Sometimes Trends are born right from the cinemaAnd Poor creatures! It is a clear example. Holly Waddington’s costumes – between balloon sleeves, stringed boots and oversized silhouette – have influenced catwalks and editorials in the months to follow. The aesthetic is functional to the narration in this film by Yorgos Lanthimos, where The clothes follow (and anticipate) the transformation of the protagonistbecoming tools of emancipation and identity.
Available on: Disney+
Emma Stone in Poor creatures!.
Marie Antoinette (2006)
It is not properly a fashion moviebut if Sofia Coppola is Chanel’s Ambassador today, there is a reason. With Marie Antoinette, The director transforms the court of Versailles into a pop and refined tableau, where jewels, corsets and shoes Manolo Blahnik become symbols of rebellion. The wardrobe signed Milena Canoneroawarded with the Oscar, marked the fashion aesthetic for years.
Available on: Netflix
Kristen Dunst, a modern Mariestta.
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