10 Films and TV Shows for Fashion Lovers

Costume Designers: Lou Erik and Sarah Evelyn

The dazzling brilliance and atmosphere of Old Hollywood are always mesmerizing, but through that lens, this Ryan Murphy series covers a group of aspiring stars in the 1930s as they claw their way through barriers of race and sexuality to make it in the film industry.

The outfits of this time that we see in the mini-series match the image of the era: luxurious, glamorous, elegant, sexy, and eye-catching—sheer pleasure and inspiration. Actresses are seen in dresses of gold lamé and pink tulle, leopard-print coats, hats with veils, and luxurious peignoirs with feather trim, while the men are decked in colored three-piece suits and blazers with wide lapels and shoulder pads.

Costume Designer: Patricia Field

However you feel about Emily in Paris, you can't but admire how the eclectic ensembles of the American in Paris Emily Cooper are masterfully executed, easily mixing different aesthetics throughout her each look. It's no surprise either, as costume designer Patricia Field, known for her work on Sex and the City and The Devil Wears Prada, was responsible for the walking runway show. A separate pleasure for connoisseurs is a comparison of the spectacular on-screen appearances of Carrie Bradshaw and Emily Cooper, as well as the influence of the American and European styles of dress. After the release of the series, Internet searches for things from Emily's wardrobe grew 64-342 percent.

Costume Designers: Michelle Clapton, Amy Roberts

In this historical fiction series based on the British royal family, viewers witness how the wardrobe of "Queen of Hearts" Princess Diana transformed from the casual stylings of a kindergarten teacher to outfits worthy of the Princess of Wales. The show features a faithful recreation of Diana's wedding dress (including 10,000 pearls, a diamond belt, and an 8-meter train), a pink dress with a pill hat, her houndstooth suits, and an array of '80s-style dressed with puffy silk sleeves.

Costume Designer: Valentino Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli

Julianne Moore stars in this short film with amazing outfits from the House of Valentino, illustrating the successful collaboration between its Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli and director Luca Guadagnino. A film at the intersection of cinema, advertising, and fashion, together, they managed to show the inner state of the heroine with the help of the clothes that she and those around her wear. The director created a 37-minute story of a New York writer returning to her native Italy, inspired by the show of the Valentino's Spring/Summer 2018 Haute Couture collection.

Costume Designer: Sam Perry

The series, which from season to season captivates viewers with the images of the killer (Jodie Comer) suffering from a mental illness as well as a passion for shopping. The third season features a retro, bohemian flair, with a lot of attention paid to vintage clothing. Many scenes feel more than a fashion show than a TV series. Over the course of the show, Villanelle appears in a Comme des Garçons tuxedo with a transparent top from Simone Rocha, an unforgettable dress from The Vampire's Wife, a strict pantsuit with accent shoulders from Dice Kayek, and a shaggy green golf look from Charlotte Knowles. All of this is imbued with the spirit of the '60s, '70s, and '80s.

Costume Designers: Jennifer Rogien, Liz Vastola

Katie Keane is a spin-off of the popular show Riverdale with incredible costumes that prompt careful viewing. The main character dreams of becoming a famous designer, which she embodies in the bedroom of her apartment by sewing fashionable ensembles for herself and her friends. Each character in the show has their own individual style while maintaining the series' general nostalgia for the '30s, '40s, '50s, and '60s in a modern way. The series easily composes outfits with designs from Dior, Celine, Chanel, Givenchy, and Yeezy.

Costume Designer: Bina Daigeler

The plot of the series is based on real events in American history—the confrontation between the feminist movement and supporters of traditional values. It brilliantly plays with the context of the two camps through the help of clothing. The more conservative women are seen in A-line skirts, blouses that hide the neckline, strict dresses combined with discreet accessories, while the more progressive activists wear tops and dresses with psychedelic prints, mini-skirts, an abundance of denim, suede, and fur, and aviator glasses.

Costume Designer: Emma Fryer

The historical context of the series is far from reality and the costumes are not historically accurate, but, in the end, the viewer is left with a correct impression of the era. The main goal of the costume designer was not to copy outfits but to convey the character traits of Catherine the Great through her fashion. Over the course of the series, the empress' style changes as she becomes more majestic and powerful. Catherine's outfits always contrast in color with those of those around her to show that she is a stranger in their world. Only once, wanting to find a common language with the courtiers, the empress dances with them at the ball in a dress of a similar shade.

Costume Designer: Ellen Mirojnick

Netflix's most-watched TV show ever Bridgerton captivated viewers with its steamy sex scenes and a flamboyant array of Regency-era ensembles. The costumes appropriately express the wardrobe of London's high society, accentuated by elements of modern fashion. Dresses with empire waistlines were imbued with saturated color schemes and Swarovski crystal embellishments. While not entirely realistic to the time period, more luxurious fabrics like silk, velvet, and lace were incorporated into the characters' outfits. Even the male characters were fancified with bold, luxe overcoats and floral motifs.

Costume Designer: Joanne Johnston

In Robert Zemeckis' remake of the original '90s film, the incredible Anne Hathaway and her gang of evil cohorts terrorize a group of children in the late 1960s. The costumes—trendy capes, fitted jackets, asymmetrical sheath dresses, luxurious hats—are inspired by '60s style icons, like Audrey Hepburn in the musical Funny Face. The film is interesting not only for the wardrobe but also for the amazing wigs, makeup, and shoes. Anne Hathaway had to wear a bald cap and custom-made shoes to create the impression that the witch had no hair or toes, in accordance with the novel on which the film is based.