Fashion documentaries have become a big part of the fashion industry ever since the film The September Issue was released. Fashion followers flocked to see the movie to get an inside look at the offices of Vogue and the people who work there.
Now a new crop of fashion documenaries are coming out that are not only showing the life of designers but also tackle the tougher issues to do with the fashion industry
TRACEABLE–
Traceable is a documentary that is set against the backdrop of the fast-fashion industry and our increasing disconnect of where and how clothing is made, and the humans that create a garment. It follows emerging designer Laura Siegel’s journey across India to source and produce fabrics for her own collection. Plus, the documentary will air on Fashion Revolution Day which also marks the anniversary of the Bangladesh garment factory collapse. The movie will air on April 24th at 8pm on MTV, M3, E! and Bravo.
Dior and I –
The documentary follows the designer Raf Simmons as he takes over as the creative director of Dior and follows the designer as he has only eight weeks to pull off his first show, which is the brands highly anticipated couture show. The documentary shows the real-life craziness that goes on behind the scenes to get a couture show ready for the runway. Dior and I is in theatres now and you can click here to find out when it is showing near you.
Iris –
The documentary Iris follows Iris Apfel and takes a look at her life and her legacy as a American businesswoman, interior designer, and influencer of fashion. The film premiered at the New York Film Festival and will be released in theaters on April 29, 2015.
