Written by THARUSHI GUNARATNE for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE
Funny Face (1957)
From Jo’s custom-made Givenchy dresses to references to famous fashion names, Funny Face is a tribute to the magic of classic dress.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)
The enduring magic of a little black dress and pearls have become timeless thanks to this classic movie.
Blow-Up (1966)
This movie oozes ‘60s mod style as the film revolves around a fashion photographer’s attempt to unravel a murder mystery.
Valley of the Dolls (1967)
Aside from the romantic storyline that takes you down several emotional paths including heartbreak, you’ll be hooked on the signature ‘60s fashion and iconic hairstyles.
Klute (1977)
John Klute is brooding and mysterious with only Bree Daniels as a lead to solve a mystery. Daniels is a high-class call girl and aspiring actress in New York City. Her wardrobe is pure ’70s bliss.
Clueless (1995)
From the film’s famous plaid suit sets to perhaps the original naked dress (it’s Calvin Klein!), this ’90s classic is a lesson in getting into character with clothing.
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
The Talented Mr. Ripley’s iconic style is airy, light, and a little bit nautical. Gwyneth Paltrow’s and Jude Law’s crisp white shirts (the former’s tied at the waist ever so insouciantly) are the perfect inspiration for resort attire.
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
One of director Wes Anderson’s best, The Royal Tenenbaums features an ensemble cast of brilliantly drawn characters. Has a fur coat—or a nude slip—ever been worn with more attitude? We doubt it.
Moulin Rouge (2001)
There is so much to love about the plotline and the style in this fun and dark extravaganza. It’s both magical and mysterious styled in bright and classic showtime numbers iconic to the Moulin Rouge of the 1800s.
Marie Antoinette (2006)
Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette is as much a fashion spread as it is a film, its scenes relishing in the pure excess of beauty belonging to the young French queen. The fashions are like pastel-coloured meringue– whipped cream and cherry-topped confections: pure, over-the-top, can’t-have-enough sweetness.
A Single Man (2009)
Tom Ford’s directorial debut is as good-looking as you could possibly imagine. Telling a touching story of loss, the film is anything but style over substance.
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
Turning a best-selling book into a movie, Crazy Rich Asians truly delivered. This movie is rich with romance, emotion, drama and fashion that you’ll want to mimic in real life.