5 Fashion Documentaries And Shows To Watch On Netflix This Long Weekend
From the biopic of iconic American fashion designer Halston to how Chanel pulls off its shows at The Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées.
The world of fashion is enchanting, but it’s not always as glamorous as it's painted out to be. These documentaries and shows will prove that the persons behind the faces of fashion’s biggest brands and publications have all been through hardships before gaining prominence in their fields; one of them explores real people's deep connection with special pieces of clothing they wear.
From the biopic of iconic American fashion designer Halston to how Chanel pulls off its shows at The Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées, here's what to watch this long weekend.
Next in Fashion
Hosted by top model and creative director of Guest in Residence, Gigi Hadid, and Queer Eye’s style guru Tan France, season two of Next in Fashion introduces a cast of talented designers who compete for a grand prize of $200,000 and the opportunity to launch a collection on Rent the Runway. Guest judges on the show are certainly noteworthy, with appearances from Donatella Versace, Isabel Marant, Olivier Rousteing and Bella Hadid.
Watch here.
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7 Days Out
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5 Fashion Documentaries To Watch On Netflix This Long Weekend
Though not technically a fashion documentary, 7 Days Out is a docuseries which gives viewers an insider’s look into the making of some of the world’s most significant historical and cultural events—one of which is Chanel’s Haute Couture fashion show by the incomparable Karl Lagerfeld. It shows the Chanel team working tirelessly around the clock a week leading up to the show, featuring everything from dressmaking in the atelier to setting up the runway at The Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées.
Watch here.
Halston
Ever wondered about Halston, the man who changed American fashion with his sexy, freeing designs perfect for the discotheque era? Starring Ewan McGregor as Roy Halston Frowick, this Emmy-nominated miniseries depicts the designer's life in New York City in the '70s and '80s, complete with his brilliant designs, his famous friends, and invitations to the hottest parties of the time.
Watch here.
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Worn Stories
This funny, heartfelt and moving docuseries explores real people's deep connection with special pieces of clothing they wear, and reveals the stories behind them. Based on the book by Emily Spivack and executive produced by Orange Is The New Black's Jenji Kohan, the fascinating series offers "new ways to think about our clothes, our selves, and our shared human experiences."
Watch here.
Styling Hollywood
Styling Hollywood follows the lives of power couple, celebrity stylist Jason Bolden (one of Queer Eye's Fab Five) and interior designer Adair Curtis, who create magic for the likes of Gabrielle Union, Yara Shahidi and Serena Williams. Get to know the two as they improve the fashion and homes of their celebrity clientele while showing love and support for each other.
Watch here.
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