8 documentaries about fashion to watch now on Netflix

8 documentaries about fashion to watch now on Netflix
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by Francesca Ferrante

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At the opening of the docu-series 7 Days Out, which will showcase different excellences in the fields of fashion, sports, food, and entertainment in each episode, exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Karl Lagerfeld-designed Chanel S/S 19 haute couture fashion show will debut on Netflix just in time for the holidays. Starting from December 21st, a new title will be added to the wide selection of insights into the fashion world already available on the American streaming platform. In the meantime, and now that the holidays allow it, we have selected for you 8 other titles to watch now on Netflix. Because it’s always the right time to engage in intensive binge-watching, compliments of the fashion-verse*.

1. Jeremy Scott: The People’s Designer. The documentary dedicated to the creative director of Moschino tells, through testimonies from friends and family, the rise to success of the eclectic designer from Kansas City, from his New York days to his role at the Italian fashion house. Just like his design, you will discover that Jeremy Scott’s life has always been anything but ordinary.

2. House of ZBecause every success story has its ups and downs, **we recommend taking a look at that of Zac Posen**. One of Anna Wintour’s favorite designers and a judge on the American edition of Project Runway, Zac Posen now heads the women’s section at Brooks Brothers. If you love stories of redemption, along with the glitz of the Upper East Side, House of Z is the perfect title for you.

3. SneakerHeadzA true journey into the world of sneakers. Treated as a “pop culture phenomenon,” with its pros and cons, sneaker fever is the focus of this documentary, which includes testimonies from rappers, athletes, designers, and experts who trace its evolution.

4. Cut From a Different ClothDo you remember the men’s capsule collection launched in 2015 by Superdry in collaboration with actor Idris Elba? Well, in this documentary directed by Richard Terry, you will have the chance to witness the creative process behind the collection. You will get to know Elba’s interest in fashion design even better, along with the minds of Superdry’s two founders, Julian Dunkerton and James Holder.

5. Social FabricA docu-series that follows designer Kyle Ng, the mind behind the brand Brain Dead, in the exploration of streetwear staples worldwide. From jeans in Kojima, Japan, to male African jewelry in Kenya, this fascinating analysis will open your eyes to the democratization and personalization process of fashion led by streetwear.

6. Making The American Man: Do the clothes a man wears define him? This is the question Gregory Caruso seeks to answer in his documentary on men’s fashion in the United States. Through the testimonies of companies dedicated to creating products for men strictly made in the USA, including Topo Design, Tellason, Fellow Barber, Brooklyn Circus, and Ebbets Field Flannels, this documentary is an interesting investigation into the pursuit of quality for the definition of modern contemporary masculinity.

7. DriesAnother focus on the story of one of the most fascinating designers of our time: Dries Van Noten. The Dutch designer, normally very reserved, gave exclusive access to filmmaker Reiner Holzemer for an entire year. A little spoiler: you will also enjoy the appearance of the splendid Iris Apfel.

8. Fresh Dressed: Hip-hop clothing is the focus of this documentary directed by Sasha Jenkins, featuring the participation, among others, of Pharrell Williams and Kanye West. A story that analyzes and traces the roots of black street culture with a focus on its stylistic cornerstones, from oversized pants to printed bombers.