The Watch List: Best Fashion Films To Have On Your Radar

With London Fashion Week taking place this month, now’s the perfect time to indulge in that fashion feature you always wanted to watch. From a movie dedicated to the life of fashion designer Coco Chanel to Meryl Streep’s legendary performance in The Devil Wears Prada, these are the most sensationally stylish films to watch right now.

Must-Watch Films For Fashion Fans

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Audrey Hepburn stars in this iconic romantic comedy renowned for its portrayal of glamorous high society New York. And whilst the movie might be 59 years old, Hepburn’s sartorial portrayal of Holly Golightly – including the signature cat-eye sunglasses, pearl necklace, and that historic black Givenchy dress – never seems to go out of style.

WATCH: Rent or buy on Prime Video, amazon.co.uk

Coco Before Chanel

Audrey Tautou is Gabrielle Bonheur ‘Coco’ Chanel in this romantic drama based on the most influential fashion designer of the 20th Century, according to TIME. Coco Before Chanel chronicles the life of the fashion icon, from her early years as a seamstress to her romantic relations and journey towards becoming one of the world’s most distinguished fashion designers.

WATCH: Rent or buy on Prime Video, amazon.co.uk

Yves Saint Laurent  

If you’re a fan of the luxury fashion house, then you’ll love this French drama which documents Saint Laurent’s life, from his remarkable career as an elite fashion designer in the twentieth century to his romantic and professional relationship with co-founder Pierre Bergé. Note: this is a French film, so be sure to switch the subtitles on.

WATCH: Rent or buy on Prime Video, amazon.co.uk

The Devil Wears Prada

If you haven’t yet seen The Devil Wears Prada, then ‘wake up sweetie’. A captivating depiction of the glossy world of cut-throat fashion journalism, the film features a star-studded cast including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt. Streep in fact took home a Golden Globe for her shining portrayal of the high-powered Runway editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly (loosely based on Vogue’s Anna Wintour).

WATCH: Stream on Disney+, disneyplus.com

Sex & The City: The Movie

Instantly conjuring up images of Carrie Bradshaw in that 90s Dior newspaper dress, Sex & The City has always been a feast for the eyes when it comes to fashion. If you haven’t got time to binge the entirety of the six-season series, take to the 2008 feature film which spotlights some iconic fashion moments, from Carrie’s closet montage to her Vivienne Westwood wedding dress to the girl’s arrival at New York Fashion Week.

WATCH: Stream on Netflix, netflix.com