10 Best Fashion Documentaries And TV Series To Watch In 2024

Stepping away from the Marvel cinematic universe and into the world of fashion, Daniel Bruhl becomes Karl Lagerfeld. The series, airing in June, looks at the late designer in the 1970s, detailing his meteoric rise to fame as well as his romance and rivalries.

The uber-slick second instalment of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series explores the intricate and vengeful relationship between Truman Capote and his socialite 'swans'. Based off the book by Laurence Leamer, the star-studded series features The White Lotus’ Tom Hollander as the American novelist, alongside the likes of Chloe Sevigny, Demi Moore and Naomi Watts. Expect high-class gossip and high fashion in abundance.

After a successful career dressing aristocrats and royals in Spain, the designer moves to Paris and presents his debut haute couture collection, however, further triumph is not inevitable. With competition against Dior, Givenchy and Chanel, Balenciaga faces trials and tribulations. The six part mini-series unveils just how he became one of the most influential designers of all time.

Christian Dior, played by Ben Mendelsohn, creates his eponymous house in a post-war Paris, facing a battle of his own against Coco Chanel (played by Juliette Binoche). John Malkovich and Maisie Williams also star, plus, the Jack Antonoff produced soundtrack – featuring Lana Del Rey and Florence and the Machine - is certainly worth a listen.

Opening with Audrey Hepburn musing on the designer, Very Ralph delves into the life of one of America’s greatest talents. Directed by the award-winning Susan Lacy, the documentary includes interviews with Mr Lauren himself, his family and friends (such as Karl Lagerfeld, Naomi Campbell and Calvin Klein), as well as unseen footage from half a decade of brand archives.

Ewan McGregor picked up an Emmy award for his portrayal of the American fashion designer. The series looks at the peaks and troughs of Halston amongst the glamorously heady backdrop of Studio 54 and 1970s New York. Sequins, platforms and fur coats aplenty.

As the title suggests, Oscar winner Kevin Macdonald investigates the rise-and-fall of the fascinating designer. The brutally honest retrospect shows every inch of his creative career so far; his iconic 90s shows, his addictions and exit from Christian Dior as well as interviews with himself, Anna Wintour and Kate Moss.

From being assistant to Jean Paul Gaultier, creative director of Hermes and of course leading the pioneering Maison Margiela, the mysteriously alluring designer - who has never revealed himself - reflects back at his twenty year long reign over fashion.

Largely told by the late, great designer herself, Dame Vivienne Westwood retells her story; from humble beginnings to boundary-breaking punk fashion and becoming a pivotal sociocultural pioneer. The documentary film combines iconic archive video alongside unseen behind the scenes footage as well as interviews with the designer and her starry inner circle.

It is no mean feat compressing Diana Vreeland’s vibrant trendsetting life into a feature length documentary. Directed by her granddaughter-in-law, we begin with Vreeland’s youthful years in Paris, then her legendary editorial tenures at Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue and concluding with her time as a consultant at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The purveyor of the very finest taste, this is a must for fans of fashion.