Haute Couture: The Great Designers

Today, few people's clothes attract as much attention as the royal family, but this is not a modern-day paparazzi-inspired obsession. Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley, Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, reveals that it has always been this way. Exploring the royal wardrobes of our kings and queens over the last four hundred years, Lucy shows this isn't just a public fascination, but an important and powerful message from the monarchs. From Elizabeth I to the present Queen Elizabeth II, Lucy explains how the royal wardrobe's significance goes far beyond the cut and color of the clothing. Royal fashion is, and has always been, regarded as a very personal statement to reflect their power over the reign. Most kings and queens have carefully choreographed every aspect of their wardrobe; for those who have not, there have sometimes been calamitous consequences. As much today as in the past, royal fashion is as much about politics as it is about elegant attire.

RiverBlue chronicles an unprecedented around-the-world river adventure, led by renowned paddler and conservationist, Mark Angelo, who ends up uncovering and documenting the dark side of the global fashion industry.

From humble beginnings, complex family dynamics and tragic, life-changing events, to her unlikely rise to success in two very different worlds: fashion modeling and professional skiing. “How Did I Get Here” is a coming-of-age story, full of adventure, exploration, heartbreak, growth and inspiration.

Documentary by Celine Danhier shows the creation of the '25 pre-fall Oscar de la Rente collection. We take a look backstage to dive deep into all the tasks that make up a collection. We see the creative process of designers Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia, as well as in-house and external employees. It gives a special look at the, otherwise invisible, hands that ensure the collection is complete and presented.

Nushmia Khan, a documentary film-maker, follows three Muslim women involved in the fashion industry: Dina Torkia, a YouTube star; Sadeel Allam, a successful blogger; and Maryam Basir, a bikini model. The result is a fascinating film, full of thoughtful opinions about faith, style, and the ways that people use clothing to communicate.

THE BIKINI OPEN is a special-event, retro series featuring the best swimsuit, fitness, bikini, and modeling competitions from the early 90s.

The Artist Is Absent reveals the true face of the enigmatic Belgian designer who appears here as never before. Featuring some of the most distinguished names in the fashion industry, such as fashion journalist Suzy Menkes, designers Jean Paul Gaultier and Raf Simons and fashion retail entrepreneur Geert Bruloot – who was the first to discover the enormous talent of Martin Margiela.

From the segregated American South to the fashion capitals of the world, operatic fashion editor André Leon Talley's life and career are on full display, in a poignant portrait that includes appearances by Anna Wintour, Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford, Bethann Hardison, Valentino, and Manolo Blahnik.

As he prepares for a show, fashion designer Giorgio Armani discusses his principles of fashion, his family history and the city of Milan.

Hit after hit, pop-icon Harry Styles, once the centerpiece of the world's biggest boy bands has grown into someone who isn't afraid of self-expression, continuing to reject the traditional confines of masculinity.

In a society where "celebutantes" like Paris Hilton dominate newsstands and models who weigh less than 90 pounds die from malnutrition, female body image is one of the more dire problems facing today's society. "America the Beautiful" illuminates the issue by covering every base. Child models, plastic surgery, celebrity worship, airbrushed advertising, dangerous cosmetics - no rock is left unturned.

OFF-WHITE has released a documentary covering its SS18 collection show at Pitti Uomo and “ANOTHER FIRST SHOW” installation at the EM PTY GALLERY in New York. Directed by NO TEXT, the hour-long documentary begins with a behind-the-scenes look at the label’s “TEMPERATURE” show in Florence, highlighting the brand’s casting decisions and early fashion sketches.

Documentary about the life of Christian Dior and the founding of his fashion house in Paris.

On the occasion of Jean Paul Gaultier's 40-year career and his show "Fashion Freak Show" at the Folies Bergère, France 2 has given carte blanche to the most famous French couturier of the world who has created for the first time a great show of varieties fully immersed in his universe. Jean Paul Gaultier who, in his childhood, dreamed while watching the variety shows of Maritie and Gilbert Carpentier, takes the reins of this great entertainment mixing music and fashion.

A group of prostitutes in Rio de Janeiro who fight to obtain rights and reduce stigma, create a clothing label that quickly invades Brazilian fashion shows. Poster photo by Daniela Pinheiro.

Channel 4 has unprecedented access to red sole connoisseur Christian Louboutin for a whole year for this fascinating documentary. The result is an insightful look at one of the world’s most famous shoe designers, how he works, how he lives and how he has become so successful.

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Synonymous with elegant quality fabrics, cuts and leather craftsmanship, Made in Italy explores the influence Italy has on the global fashion market, creating luxury as a global way of life.

She turned a shoe into a hat or a chop into a headdress: fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) loved the surreal and the color pink. She came from Rome and managed to make a name for herself as a fashion designer in Paris in the 1930s with her original ideas. She revolutionized the fashion world with her unusual designs.

The life of Swedish designer Wanja Djanaieff is explored in this documentary made from 25 years of material recorded by her son.