CULTURED Editors Pick Films with the Most Iconic Fashion
In a new feature, CULTURED magazine's editors share their picks for films with the most influential fashion, spanning from Audrey Hepburn's Givenchy in 'Funny Face' (1957) to Cate Blanchett's sleek suits in 'Tár' (2021). The list includes 'Unzipped' (1995), a documentary on Isaac Mizrahi's comeback show; 'Drop Dead Gorgeous' (1999), noted for its turn-of-the-millennium American style; 'Les Demoiselles de Rochefort' (1967) and 'Peau d'Âne' (1970), both directed by Jacques Demy with costumes reflecting their respective eras; 'The Devil Wears Prada' (2006), which inspired a generation's interest in fashion; 'Practical Magic' (1998), featuring 'whimsigoth' style; 'When Harry Met Sally' (1989), with its memorable fall/winter wardrobe; 'Tank Girl' (1995), which incorporated pieces from Helmut Lang and Rick Owens; 'Heaven Can Wait' (1978), with costumes by Theadora Van Runkle and Richard Bruno; and 'Raise the Red Lantern' (1991), where Gong Li's costumes trace her character's emotional decline. The editors highlight specific outfits and their personal connections, emphasizing how film fashion shapes style and cultural memory.
Key facts
- CULTURED magazine editors selected films with iconic fashion, including 'Funny Face', 'Unzipped', 'Drop Dead Gorgeous', 'Tár', 'Les Demoiselles de Rochefort', 'Peau d'Âne', 'The Devil Wears Prada', 'Practical Magic', 'When Harry Met Sally', 'Tank Girl', 'Heaven Can Wait', and 'Raise the Red Lantern'.
- Audrey Hepburn's friendship with Hubert de Givenchy is highlighted in 'Funny Face' (1957).
- 'Unzipped' (1995) documents Isaac Mizrahi's comeback show, featuring André Leon Talley, John Galliano, Polly Mellen, and Eartha Kitt.
- 'Drop Dead Gorgeous' (1999) features Denise Richards and Brittany Murphy in outfits like a Mount-Rushmore headpiece and a tinfoil witch's hat.
- Cate Blanchett's wardrobe in 'Tár' (2021) includes a dark coat from The Row and a New York Rangers cap.
- Jacques Demy's 'Les Demoiselles de Rochefort' (1967) and 'Peau d'Âne' (1970) feature costumes by the director's collaboration with Michel Legrand.
- 'The Devil Wears Prada' (2006) includes references to Calvin Klein and Demarchelier, and the Chanel boots makeover look.
- 'Tank Girl' (1995) features costumes by Arianne Phillips, including pieces from Helmut Lang's 1993 collections and designs by a then-unknown Rick Owens.
- 'Heaven Can Wait' (1978) costumes by Theadora Van Runkle and Richard Bruno include Warren Beatty's sweatsuits and Hamilton Pulsar P2 watch.
- In 'Raise the Red Lantern' (1991), Gong Li's costumes shift from white to red to gray/blue, reflecting her character's emotional state.
Entities
Artists
- Audrey Hepburn
- Hubert de Givenchy
- Isaac Mizrahi
- André Leon Talley
- John Galliano
- Polly Mellen
- Eartha Kitt
- Cate Blanchett
- Jacques Demy
- Michel Legrand
- Gene Kelly
- Catherine Deneuve
- Françoise Dorléac
- Jacques Perrin
- Meryl Streep
- Anne Hathaway
- Sandra Bullock
- Nicole Kidman
- Meg Ryan
- Billy Crystal
- Lori Petty
- Jamie Hewlett
- Helmut Lang
- Rick Owens
- Arianne Phillips
- Warren Beatty
- Julie Christie
- Dyan Cannon
- Jack Warden
- Theadora Van Runkle
- Richard Bruno
- Gong Li
- Sophie Lee
- Ian Malone
- Emmeline Clein
- Josh Duboff
- Ella Martin-Gachot
- Kristin Corpuz
- Julia Halperin
- Sam Falb
- Karly Quadros
- Emily Dougherty
- Karen Wong
Institutions
- CULTURED
- Dior
- Saint Laurent
- The Row
- New York Rangers
- Blumarine
- Stiff Records
- eBay
- Criterion Collection
- Paramount Pictures
- Sundance Institute
- New Line Cinema
- Standard Film Company
- EMJAG Productions
- 20th Century Fox
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Columbia Pictures
- MGM
- ERA International
- China Film Co-Production Corporation
Locations
- Paris
- France
- New York
- United States
- Manhattan
- Rochefort
- Cleveland
- Ohio
- China