Screen Share: Films and shows that sparkle with fashion

Although there are some grumblings about Marilyn Fitussi (who took over from Field) trying too hard in season 3. Emily in ParisSeason 4 featured more hits than misses — loved those fake shoes! Fields dressed Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt The Devil Wears Prada. Aside from Streep’s snow-white hair and weaponized handbags, it was glorious to see Hathaway’s fairy tale transition from earnest journalist to black in that smooth gaze.

Anne Hathaway in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Photo credit: Special Arrangements

Costume dramas have the most opportunities to showcase their designer chops, and there are many of them on the big and small screens. In the last six months you’ve had Scarlett Johansson’s striking silhouette in a space race rom-com, Fly me to the moon As well as Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway killing it with their pencil skirts, gloves and purses Maternal instincts.

Featured in suits and dresses mad manTells the life of an obscure advertising executive in the ’60s, with a cult following. The men’s skinny ties and suits and the women’s strict, compressed lines give way to flowing silhouettes as the show progresses through seven seasons. On this side of the pond, there is Bridgerton Sport beautiful gowns with delicate detailing with siblings in an alternate Regency period and Downton AbbeySet between 1912 and 1926, Flapper is as much about living in an up-and-down house as it is about fashion.

Bridgerton. (L to R) Hugh Sachs as Brisley, Golda Rochevel as Queen Charlotte, Adjoa Andoh as Lady Agatha Danbury in Episode 302 of ‘Bridgerton’ | Photo credit: NETFLIX

Crown Queen Elizabeth II’s reign from 1947 to 2005 is very important to fashion. From the suits of the young queen and her sister Margaret to Lady Diana’s revenge dress, all the fashion highlights of the era have been faithfully recreated.

Shows and movies about fashion icons, while well-mounted, aren’t so much about the fashion as the people behind it. Hence the depression new look Dior’s celebration of Coco Chanel and Christian Dior is more about the impact of WWII on the fashion industry than the new look, although the dresses are beautiful with doll lines while creating war shortages.

HalstonEwan McGregor took a break from Jedi duty to play the designer who created relaxed silhouettes for women in the ’70s, some original costumes and others for the show. By Ridley Scott Home of Gucci Telling the story of the fall of the fashion house, when beautifully decorated with vintage pieces is more of a family drama than a costume.

Adam Driver as Maurizio Gucci, left, and Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani in ‘House of Gucci’ in this photo released by MGM. Photo credit: AP

While clothes don’t make a film or a show, there are some looks that last long after the credits roll, including Nicole Kidman’s beautiful blue top. Perfect couple. And it’s another kind of comfort watch to watch good-looking people dressed in tasteful clothes.

From The Hindu Cinema team, a fortnightly column recommending films and shows tied to a mood, theme, or pop culture event.