The Devil Wears Prada
It's impossible to talk about fashion movies without mentioning The Devil Wears Prada. This 2006 film adaptation of Lauren Weisberger's novel of the same name starred Anne Hathaway as a fresh-faced graduate who lands a job working for Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Streep), the ruthless editor-in-chief of Runway magazine.
The plot follows the story of Andy Sachs, a young journalist who lands a job at a high-end fashion magazine. Although she is initially uninterested in fashion, Andy eventually comes to understand the industry and the people who work in it. This picture is filled with fashion industry references, and it offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of high fashion.
Weisberger's novel - the original source of the movie - was loosely based on her own experiences working as an assistant to Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of Vogue. So if you're looking for a more true-to-life account of what it's really like to work in the fashion industry, this is the book (and movie) for you.
The Devil Wears Prada was a critical and commercial success, and it has become one of the best movies about fashion. The film was nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Design and Best Actress, and it won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. The Devil Wears Prada is an enjoyable and enlightening film that is sure to please any fan of fashion.
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 75%
Year of Release: 2006