And then there are the movies I love. The movies I watch almost solely for the wardrobe. Regardless of their story line, their 'quoteability', their staying power in the film world... I think some movies were made just for me. (I also have a category for French films and old black&white movies I enjoy, but we'll save those for another time).
And the Lizz-approved movies are...
#1 Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)
In my mind, there's nothing you can't love about this movie. Great music, gorgeous colors, the mise-en-scene is fantastic, and of course the fabulous kimonos. The film takes you to another place and time that is so beautiful, it seems it never really existed. I think the Japanese got it right with kimonos though - it doesn't matter what size or shape you are, just wrap a piece of fabric around your body! It's Geisha-Glam.
#2 The Party (1968)
I'm guessing that most people have never even heard of this movie. But what fantastic 1960s fashion! The movie is set completely around 1 evening at a Hollywood director's luxury 60s home. It's so wonderfully dry, there's slapstick comedy, and the music is groovy, baby. Just watch it - it'll make you want to go to a fancy dinner party that turns into a giant group bubble bath.
#3 Marie Antoinette (2006)
#4 Pride and Prejudice (2005)
I've never met a girl who didn't like this movie/book. You have to be inspired by Elizabeth's quick wit and you-cant-push-me-down-just-because-I'm-a-woman attitude. The fashion is more muted than the ladies of Versailles, but I'd love to trade places with a Bennett girl for a day and wear those empire waisted dresses and bonnets. And the men wore knickers, ascots and high-collared jackets everywhere. Hot.
#5 The Bird Cage (1996)
(haha! Straight Looking)
Just watch this scene I like to call I pierced the toast! - click here.
So those are my top 5 faves. More to come later, perhaps.
Now I have to get back to work people, c'mon!...
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