For all of us around the world in lockdown and missing a fashion fix, we had our Fashion Correspondent GRAHAM FRASER list for you his 5 favorite fashion films available on line.
Top of the list is DRIES: AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF A FASHION DESIGNER.
Filmed by German documentary maker Reiner Holzemer it is an up close look at this intriguing personality. It explores the intense passion and talent of this Belgian designer. Explores his creative processing his studio and glimpses of his private life with his partner with whom he shares a beautiful house and garden, which has great influence on his work. A must see.
Watch UK : AMAZON PRIME : US : AMAZON PRIME, NETFLIX, YOU TUBE
Full review: https:// queerguru.com/dries-an-intimate-portrait-of-fashion-designer-dries-van-noten/
MANOLO: THE BOY WHO MADE SHOES FOR LIZARDS.
This in an in-depth portrait of this master shoe designer Manolo Blahnik and a peep into his world. Directed by lifelong friend renowned fashion editor/fashion illustrator Michael Roberts.
WATCH UK : AMAON PRIME, NETFLIX. US: AMAZON, GOOGLE PLAY, YOU TUBE NETFLIX
Full review https:// queerguru.com/manolo-the-boy-who-made-shoes-for-lizards/
A superb documentary film about one of the worlds most glamorous fashion houses and its creator Valentino Garavani. It follows the last 2 years of his time as creative director building up to his final star studded and sumptuous show on the Spanish Steps in Rome. Directed by Matt Trynauer
Watch UK : Amazon/Netflix US: Itunes
ULTRASUEDE : IN SEARCH OF HALSTON
A look at the rise and fall of America’s first celebrity designer. Famous in the 70’s and could be said defined a fashion and social era. Including footage of the infamous and legendary club ‘Studio 54’.
Watch UK: Netflix. US : Amazon ITunes Tubi (FREE)
Full review https:// queerguru.com/ultrasuede-in-search-of-halston-2/
A behind the scenes glimpse at the fashion house of Christian Dior. New designer Raf Simons and his team prepare for his debut, haute couture fall 2012, show with all the color, privilege and stress that goes into this presentation for this famous fashion house. Look out for the amazing flower bedecked walls of the salons.
Watch UK : Amazon, Netflix. US : Amazon, ITUnes.
Full review https:// queerguru.com/dior-and-i/
Be enthralled and Graham Fraser will be coming back with even more next week, enjoy.
GRAHAM FRASER Queerguru’s Culture, Fashion and Arts Correspondent was once half of the award winning fashion designer duo WORKERS FOR FREEDOM. Years spent working in the luxury end of International fashion he now lives with his partner the artist RICHARD NOTT and their two Cavapoos Albert and Raf in a stunning renovated 1950’s house on the edge of the Sussex Downs with distant sea views.
