Clothes Horses

I was watching the History Channel last night and they are currently promoting a mini-series directed by Bruce Beresford called Bonnie and Clyde. What struck me about the commercial was the clothing that Bonnie was wearing and just how beautiful it was.

The promotions have inspired today's post which is about films that have great fashion in them and are worth viewing.

Barbarella - This Jane Fonda classic directed by Roger Vadim features some beautiful 1960s designer garb. The film itself is a lot of fun and not something that should be taken seriously.

Breakfast at Tiffany's - this Audrey Hepburn classic cemented the woman as a style icon. The clothes are just as wearable now as they were then.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes - this Howard Hawks musical is a classic and is just as relevant now as it was at the time of its release in the 1950s. Truly a wonderful era of women's clothes.

The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover - this Peter Greenaway film will not appeal to everyone. Jean Paul Gaultier did the costumes in the film and they are beautiful. I happened to enjoy this film.

The Fifth Element - again, Jean Paul Gaultier did the costumes in this film. It is a personal favourite of mine and is very easy to watch.

Pretty Woman - some of the fashion is a little dated now but this cute romantic comedy reignited Richard Gere's career and cemented Julia Roberts as an up and coming star.

Pret-A-Porter - this Robert Altman film is wonderful and seen in the right light is incredibly funny. The fashion in the film is beautiful and definitely worth seeing.

Priceless - this beautiful French comedy is a great watch, not just for the fashion. The acting, script and story are also wonderful.

The September Issue - no film list about fashion would be complete without this documentary. It is really well done and worth a watch.

Valentino: The Last Emperor - this one is really for the die hard fashion fans and won't appeal to everyone. It has some beautiful clothes throughout the film and gives some insight into the fashion industry.

The Devil Wears Prada - Anne Hathaway looks stunning in this film. Definitely features some wonderful clothes. Emily Blunt and Meryl Streep are also wonderful in this film. Very easy to watch.

The Great Gatsby - I was a little disappointed with this film by Baz Luhrmann - I thought he could have given the audience a little more credit and let the pictures tell the story more than he did. That said, the clothes in the film are wonderful and the film is watchable.

In the Mood for Love - this Hong Kong film by Wong Kar Wai is incredibly slow but it has some really beautiful Asian clothes in it. I enjoyed it but you have to be in the mood to watch something that takes its time to unfold.

Anna Karenina - This stylised film is worth a watch for the costumes and art direction alone. I am a big fan of the book and it is hard to fit everything in the book into the film. This really just takes one part of the book and runs with it. It is pretty good viewing.

Zoolander - this film is incredibly funny and some of the fashion in it is wonderful. The cast are really good and know how to play in the space so to speak. Great cameos throughout.

That's it for today's post. Are there any films that you like watching for the clothes worn by the actors?