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4) reFashioned
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Three driven Hong Kongers strive to disrupt the textile and recycling industries by innovating sustainable solutions.
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The Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint Laurent Foundation is a treasure trove of iconic haute couture creations. It also includes thousands of extraordinary sketches. There are as many as 200,000 of these gems, moments in time, each with its own story. Brought out of the archives, these drawings come to life. Delve into the fascinating universe of one of the foremost fashion designers in the world.
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When he created the Elite modeling agency in the 1970s, John Casablancas invented the concept of the "supermodel." If names like Naomi, Cindy, Linda, Iman, Gisèle or Kate are part of popular culture today, it's mostly his doing. He lived a life many have dreamed about, surrounded by glamour and beauty. Now, John Casablancas tells his own story.
10) Chanel No 5
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The revolutionary fragrance CHANEL N°5 is a true and unique symbol of elegance around the world. Created by a visionary woman, Gabrielle Chanel, the one who liberated women from the corsage and who pushed with such delight the codes of the perfume industry. From Grasse, the world capital of perfume and fragrance, to Paris, this documentary will take you behind the story of this legendary perfume, from the flower to the bottle.
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A provocative and rare glimpse at the most iconic luxury jeweler in the world. From past to present, discovering the behind the scenes creation to those beholden to its charm, CRAZY ABOUT TIFFANY'S unveils Tiffany & Co. like never before. *"[Director] Matthew Miele's film is as stylish and playful as Tiffany's signature packaging." - Matt Looker, **Total Film***
12) House of Cardin
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A rare peek into the mind of a genius, an authorized feature documentary chronicling the life and design of Pierre Cardin. A true original, Mr. Cardin has granted the directors exclusive access to his archives and his empire, and unprecedented interviews at the sunset of a glorious career.
13) Calendar girl
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A quintessential New York story. For over 70 years, the influential Fashion Calendar with its iconic pink pages laid out every fashion event in New York City, including New York Fashion Week. Behind it was founder Ruth Finley. In 2014, Ruth returned at 95 and sold the Fashion Calendar to the Council of Fashion Designers of America. This documentary examines this momentous transition, and reflects on the life, work, and legacy of this trailblazer and...
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When John Galliano graduated from London’s Central St Martins School of Art in the early eighties he was a shy young designer with a quiet confidence who was already showing signs of future acclaim. Early in his career commercial success was elusive. Then, he created fashion history when he was named head designer of Givenchy. In short succession he was named to the even more prestigious position of creative director at the legendary house of Christian...
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In 1983, when German-born designer Karl Lagerfeld joined the house of Chanel, he changed the course of fashion history. To this day, the house is owned and controlled by the famously press-shy Alan Wertheimer, grandson of one of Coco’s early partners. Despite initial criticism, Lagerfeld returned the Chanel label to the peak of high fashion. He produced endless, innovative variations on Chanel’s iconic signatures – continuing as Coco herself...
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Over 700 sequential, authoritative black and white line drawings of clothes worn by men, women and children from the 19th into the 21st century, including variations of styles that were worn simultaneously and the popular hair styles of each era. Succinct descriptive text accompanies each drawing.--Publisher.
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Clothes make the woman – and can change the world. The title says it all: Bad Girls of Fashion explores the lives of ten famous women who have used clothing to make a statement, change perceptions, break rules, attract power, or express their individuality. Included are Cleopatra, Marie Antoinette, Coco Chanel, Marlene Dietrich, Madonna, and Lady Gaga. Sidebar subjects include: Elizabeth I, Marilyn Monroe, Rihanna, and Vivienne Westwood. Photos...
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The year in fashion is hands-down the most complete and authoritative documentary series ever produced on the history of recent fashion. This retro documentary series covers the most influential collection, trends, designers, and model each year in fashion from 1985 to the present by sourcing the world's largest and oldest fashion library. Each year brings us new looks, new trends, new designers, new models. Some are unforgettable, and some we'd rather...
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This documentary is weaving together the story of how one garment is connecting us all. Starting our journey in the American West, we travel around the world with jeans hunter Eric Schrader. An ambassador of Americana, Eric is trading in the history and values that have made Blue Jeans the most expensive and sought after piece of vintage clothing on the planet. A symbol of youth, freedom, and rebellion, BLUE JEANS leads us through fashion history,...
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