fashion flicks?

Whenever I hear about a new film about the world of fashion coming to cinemas I usually groan in horror. Fashion films are famously bad and I usually find them totally uninspiring and dull. However a lot of my fashion inspiration does come from films, and so I bring you my top 6 films that i think should most inspire peoples fashion tastes.

(I'm aware Coco Before Chanel isn't on the list, judging from the pictures i've seen it should be but haven't seen the film yet so though it wasn't fair to include it.)

# 6- The Virgin SuicidesRich in a mix of dusty pinks, hazy yellows and faded florals this Sophia Coppola film is heavy in gorgeously feminine cinematography and seems to beautifully capture the essence of being a bored teenage girl. Set in my favourite decade: the 70's this film is one that I think is not known well enough and deserves a lot more praise than it gets.

#5 - Clueless

I've never met anyone that didn't like Clueless, its hilarious and the wacky 90's fashion makes it even more enjoyable. Knee high socks, babydoll dress and plaid galore, main character Cher is always impeccably dressed in the latest fashions. This film is a firm favourite with most fashion lovers and contains some great scenes including the one where Cher is held at gunpoint in her red Alilia dress. 'Its like...a totally important designer!'

#4 - Factory Girl

A biopic of one of the coolest models ever, Sienna Miller is a great Edie Sedgwick in this awesome film. Set in 60's New York its loaded with fur coats, tights and mini dresses, heavy eye make-up, and constant smoking from its cast. Hayden Christensen is super hot as Bob Dylan, Guy Pearce is a brillaint Andy Warhol and keep your eyes peeled for the Mary-Kate Olsen cameo!


#3 - Marie Antoinette
Another Dunst/Coppola collaboration this time in the visually breathtaking Marie Antoinette. Frills, petals, pastels, bows, feathers, lace, this film has it all. The ultimate in girly decadence Dunsts Marie Antoinette frolicks about in huge gowns, dainty shoes and a towering mop of blonde hair. This film makes me want to laze about in the afternoon sun, with a floaty dress and a fan.


#2- Sex and the City: The MoviePatricia Field at her best in the movie spin off of one of the best tv shows of all time. All the characters clothes got a little more eccentric in the films but as always SJP stole the show in her crazy Carrie ensembles. I loved those quilted white ankle boots and the Effiel Tower handbag! Mixing furs, bright colours, super hot bags and sky scraper shoes this film is 100% fashion eye candy.


#1- Breakfast At Tiffanys
One of the best films of all time, Audrey Hepburn shines in this brilliant story of socalite Holly Golightly. With her entire wardrobe for the films designed by Givenchy theres no way Audrey could look anything other than stylish. This film started so many trends (including blonde highlights in brown hair) and inspired so many (the photo of Audrey and the cigarette holder is one of the most iconic images of the 20th century) I think it definatley deserves the number 1 spot on my list!

What do you think of my list?
Any film you think i've missed?