What's more fun than wearing high-end designer clothing that you scored for deep discounts at your fave consignment store, Naples, True Fashionistas? Not much, of course, but right up there are movies and TV shows about our darling designers. We love it when filmmakers give a nod to the artistic talents of fashion's haute couture creators, be it their somewhat complicated backstories (House of Gucci, 2021) or tragic endings (McQueen, 2018, the story of Alexander McQueen), plus many more over the years.
As fashion is ever-evolving, so are the stories about it. Here are some of the fashion-focused releases to be looking out for over the next few months, so you can plan accordingly and, you know, dress for the occasion!
PREVIEW OF FASHION ON FILM AND TV – MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS
The charming story of a widowed British housekeeper who dreams of nothing more than to own a certain Dior evening gown is the story of this latest effort by director Anthony Fabian (Louder than Words, 2013) starring Lesley Manville as leading character Ada Harris.
After falling in love with said gown, she decides she will do whatever it takes to own it and embarks upon a European adventure that will take her to places she never imagined possible. Mrs. Harris… is a story of everything True Fashionista, from evoking a deep love for the art of dressmaking to the power of a beautiful dress and the message that it's never too late to follow your heart and live your life to the fullest.
Fabian co-wrote the script with Carroll Cartwright (What Maisie Knew), Keith Thompson (The Sapphires), and Olivia Hetreed (Girl with a Pearl Earring). The story, set in the 1950s, is an adaptation of the novel by Paul Gallico, first published in 1958.
Mrs. Harris… is also produced in partnership with the House of Dior. Enticed by the name? Discover our selection of Dior and more at True Fashionistas, the best designer consignment store.
(Opened in theaters July 2022)
PREVIEW OF FASHION ON FILM AND TV – THE NEW LOOK
Christian Dior is the subject of yet another cinematic effort on the books for 2022. Bloodline creator Todd A. Kessler helms The New Look, an Apple TV+ drama that follows the careers of Dior and Coco Chanel in World War II-era Paris. Emmy winner Ben Mendelsohn and Academy Award winner Juliette Binoche star as Dior and Chanel, respectively.
Inspired by actual events, The New Look documents Dior's rise to prominence in the fashion world, as he ultimately dethrones Chanel at the top of the Paris fashion world with his groundbreaking designs. The series is also reputed to feature other True Fashionista names in the fashion world at the time, like Pierre Balmain, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Hubert de Givenchy, and many more. Find a vast selection of these names and more at True Fashionistas, Southwest Florida's largest lifestyle consignment store.
PREVIEW OF FASHION ON FILM AND TV – NEXT IN FASHION
Debuting in 2020 on Netflix, Next in Fashion returns in 2022 for its second season. Like Project Runway, Next in Fashion features returning judges Tan France and Alexa Chung, along with supermodel Gigi Hadid as special guest judges. Up and coming designers compete for the chance to win $250,000.
PREVIEW OF FASHION ON FILM AND TV – HALSTON
Starring that True Fashionista Jedi, Ewen McGregor, Halston is a five-episode limited series from Ryan Murphy based on the book Simply Halston: The Untold Story. The series shows us the story of Roy Halston Frowick, who famously dressed the likes of True Fashionista starlets like Liza Minelli, Elizabeth Taylor, and Jackie O.
Beat the summer heat with these fashion-themed television and film offerings, then stroll into air-conditioned designer consignment glory at True Fashionistas, Naples' best consignment store. Everything we sell is authenticated, from designer clothing, accessories, and home décor. Sign up for emails to receive additional discounts!