Fashion

The Fashion Documentaries To Watch Before Applying For Fashion School

Agreat fashion film has the power to spark fantasy and confirm career aspirations. In recent years, cameras have been granted access inside some of the world's most prestigious maisons and the results are as fabulous as the gowns created within them. Dior and I is an emotive, sensitive look inside the Parisian HQ as Raf Simons prepared for his debut, while The Boy Who Made Shoes For Lizards is a colourful delve into the the wonderful world of Manolo Blahnik. Swot up on fashion history now. Here’s our pick of the best fashion documentaries to add to your watch list pronto.

McQueen (2018)

Spanning Lee McQueen's remarkable career, this eponymous film is a rich exploration into the mind of the legendary designer. With a focus on his fashion shows, the documentary explores how this East London lad became the toast of Paris, and the enfant terrible of the fashion world. Starting the process with no access to McQueen archives - both personal and professional - the filmakers have proved a feat with this vehicle that proves a much-watch for anyone with an interest in McQueen and his collections.