Behind the Seams: Films Every Fashion Lover Needs to Watch

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Fashion designer Raf Simons with team fitting a red couture gown on a model at Dior atelier, from the documentary Dior and I

Behind the Seams: Films Every Fashion Lover Needs to Watch

Fashion and film have always shared a magnetic connection. For those curious about what happens backstage, these fashion documentaries pull back the curtain on some of the industry’s most visionary designers. Whether it’s Yohji Yamamoto’s quiet rebellion in Notebook on Cities and Clothes, Martin Margiela’s invisible genius, or the whirlwind of Raf Simons’ first Dior collection, each film reveals the passion and process behind the garments that shape our culture. This curated list is your perfect companion for rainy summer days.

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Three Black models wearing Afro-futurist white sculptural garments by African designers at Berlin Fashion Week 2025, symbolizing sustainable innovation and cultural identity.

Visibility, Sustainability & Creativity – Black & African Designers At Berlin Fashion Week

Black and African-owned brands took center stage at Berlin Fashion Week: redefining fashion and using it as a tool for resistance, sustainability, and storytelling. From Buzigahill’s powerful Return To Sender show to NOMMO’s visionary platform and AZEA ZALEA’s deeply personal debut, these creatives are shifting the industry’s focus toward justice, heritage, and innovation. This isn’t just fashion — it’s a movement.

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Model Aariana Philip Taylor confidently walks the runway in an inclusive fashion show during New York Fashion Week, representing disabled, Black, and trans communities.

Style, Individuality, Inclusion – Five Brands Redefining Adaptive Fashion

While the fashion industry likes to perform diversity, it still lacks true inclusivity and accessibility on many levels. Not only is there a lack of disabled models on the runway or in front of the camera, but mainstream brands are missing awareness and consideration for the clothing needs of disabled individuals. Learn more about five adaptive fashion brands that are challenging outdated stereotypes about disability and are transforming the fashion industry one garment at a time.

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Two prominent fashion editors, André Leon Talley and Anna Wintour, seated front row at a fashion show, dressed in elegant, luxurious winter attire.

Pride in Fashion – How Black Queer Editors Changed the Industry

As corporate Pride campaigns dwindle and queer visibility fades from the mainstream, it’s essential to reflect on fashion’s deep-rooted indebtedness to LGBTQIA+ creativity—particularly that of Black queer pioneers. From André Leon Talley and Edward Enninful to the rise of a new generation of visionaries, we explore how queerness has always been at the heart of fashion—even when the industry tries to forget it.

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A person browses a colorful rack of vintage and secondhand clothes, showcasing eclectic patterns and textures, symbolizing sustainable fashion choices.

Break Up with Fast Fashion for Good: An Online Thrifting Guide

Fast fashion is no longer cutting it—for our closets or our planet. If you're ready to ditch cheaply made, mass-produced trends in favor of something more meaningful, this online thrifting guide is your new best friend. Discover how to build a wardrobe full of unique, high-quality pieces by shopping vintage and supporting independent designers. Learn how to avoid unethical dropshippers, spot real vintage, and make smarter, more sustainable choices that reflect your personal style. It’s time to break up with fast fashion—for good.

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