Each time, the streaming platform gets more and more exclusive content. Fashion is no exception as plenty of series and documentaries are available online. Look at the new ones starring of creative designers leading historic houses and their own brands .
Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards
Manolo Blahnik managed to make his red soles shoes Carrie Bradshaw´s object of desire of -and millions of other women too- in Sex and The City. The famous Spanish designer has a long history at fashion and he also works for other industries such as theatre and cinema. This year, his documentary was released on Netflix where he narrates its journey before becoming the great “Manolo” and also joins him in his world tour where he presents his last book. The film stars fashion and entertainment celebrities like Rihanna, Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, André Leon Talley, John Galliano, Sofia Coppola, Naomi Campbell, among others.
House of Z
Zac Posen is one of the most famous creatives of the American industry. He transcended his own designs, becoming a celebrity and joining Project Runway´s jury, one of the most famous shows, led by the top model Heidi Klum. House of Z is another of the premieres on the Netflix screen and tells the story of its beginnings as a designer. It is interesting to learn how he set up his company, initially as a familiar one and then, with Puff Daddy´s help as a brand enhancer.
Dries
This documentary is one of the most inspirational ones as it illustrates Belgian designer Dries Van Noten´s creative process throughout one of his collections. For one year and from the sketches to the garments, director Reiner Holzemer joined the king of prints in explaining how hard is to work nowadays in an industry that is becoming more and more changing, ephemeral and demanding.
Jeremy Scott: The People’s Designer
Although it is not a premiere this one is a must-see on Netflix as it shows how the talented designer from Missouri grew up as an outcast but clearly knew from the start what was his purpose in fashion. He went from being an inhabitant in one of the many rural counties in United States to being the creative director of Moschino. Also, to creating his own company which has a very strong identity. The film portrays the assembly of a collection and his daily work with his stylist, Dudzeele Cerf Carlyne, the preview of Milan Fashion Week and the delivery of a prize as designer of the year. The film features celebs and fashion journalists such as Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Rita Ora and Suzy Menkes.
Enjoy!