BEST FASHION MOVIES / Comedy, Romance & Fantasy.

Top Fashion Films That Will Blow You Away
(Comedy, Fantasy & Romance)
Timecodes
0:00-Introduction
0:47-Romance - Phantom thread
2:21-Fantacy - Cruella
4:10-Comedy - The dressmaker
Phantom Thread (2017)
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, Phantom Thread is a meticulously crafted film set in the 1950s London fashion world. It follows the life of Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis), a renowned and obsessive dressmaker, whose disciplined life is disrupted when he meets a young, strong-willed woman named Alma (Vicky Krieps). As their relationship deepens, Alma becomes both muse and lover, challenging Reynolds' rigid routines and artistic autonomy. The film explores themes of love, control, and the sacrifices required by both art and relationships, all set against a backdrop of exquisite couture and opulent design.
Cruella (2021)
Cruella, directed by Craig Gillespie, reimagines the origin story of one of Disney's most iconic villains, Cruella de Vil, from 101 Dalmatians. The film stars Emma Stone as Estella, an aspiring fashion designer in 1970s London whose rebellious streak and flair for dramatic, avant-garde designs earn her the nickname "Cruella." As she navigates the cutthroat fashion industry, Estella's transformation into the vengeful Cruella is catalyzed by her rivalry with the established designer, the Baroness (Emma Thompson). With its punk rock aesthetic and a narrative filled with twists and dark humor, Cruella explores themes of identity, ambition, and the price of fame.
The Dressmaker (2015)
Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse, The Dressmaker is a darkly comic drama set in the 1950s Australian outback. The film stars Kate Winslet as Tilly Dunnage, a talented but enigmatic dressmaker who returns to her small hometown after years of working in Parisian fashion houses. Tilly's arrival stirs up old animosities and long-buried secrets, especially as she seeks to clear her name of a wrongful murder accusation. Using her skills in haute couture, Tilly transforms the local women and gains their admiration, all while plotting her revenge against those who wronged her. The film blends elements of fashion, mystery, and humor to explore themes of redemption, revenge, and the power of transformation.