3 fashion films to watch this weekend

The fashion industry is one of the biggest industries in the world we live in- even if you don't consider yourself a fashionista, you have to put up with wearing some kind of clothing. From haute couture to ready-to-wear, from flea markets to department stores, from designers, pattern makers and magazine editors to models, bloggers and consumers- everyone wants to be part of what's on trend. So here three films to watch if you want to enrich your knowledge on what's going on behind the scenes in the fashion industry.

1. For Models: "Picture Me" by Sarah Ziff

Topmodel Sara Ziff and filmmaker boyfriend Ole Schell documented Sara's rise from a newcomer to being on billboards all over NYC, interviewed her parents, fellow models and give us an insight to what being a successful model actually entails. 

2. For everyone: "The True Cost"

We purchase 400% more clothing than we did a decade ago. Consumerism is driving the pay of top CEOs up and the prices and wages of factory workers across third world countries down. This documentary goes into great depth, as it is filmed across 13 countries and includes interviews with factory workers and owners, cotton growers and environmentalists. You will look at your shopping habits differently after seeing this film. 

3. For designers: "Dior and I"

Raf Simons first collection for Dior was highly anticipated by the media- what would a ready-to-wear menswear designer bring to the Haute Couture house, especially with an 8 week time frame to design the collection? Dior and I is an excellent, insightful, entertaining documentary for the inspiring fashion designer to the discerning couture customer