Celebrating fashion and film
Fashion has influenced movies and TV shows that capture styles of certain artists and periods as an immersive snapshot of time. We celebrate fashionable movies and TV shows with this must-watch list.
Pose
This FX series created by Ryan Murphy brings the drag ballroom culture mainstream and celebrates the fashion of the flashy 1980s style. This series features amazing styles and is influenced by fashion icons including the designer Halston and supermodel Linda Evangelista.
Mahogany (1975)
This movie features a stunning songstress turned actress named Diana Ross playing the character of Tracy who is an aspiring fashion designer from Chicago. Tracy meets a photographer/love interest named Sean McAvoy who sees her potential as a model in Rome when she transforms into a supermodel under the stage name Mahogany.
Katy Keene (2020)
This TV series is a spin-off from the world of Archie Comics with ties to the TV series “Riverdale” that combines comics with fashion. Katy Keene is an aspiring singer and fashion designer, trying to become a Broadway star. The character of Katy Keene is hard to root against her talent on the runway and the stage, not to mention the wardrobe for the series will inspire your sense of style.
Kinky Boots (2005)
This cult classic film is based on the true story of the English shoe company based out of Northamptonshire owned by Steve Pateman who is working to save his family business. The men’s shoe business of W.J. Brooks Ltd. decides to go in a different direction to cater to a niche market of a drag queen, making comfortable feminine shoes for men.
